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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was released 24 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TF1 matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX30

 TF1 WX30 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TF1

 WX30 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX30

 TF1 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TF1 and the WX30.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $266 $259