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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was brought out 5 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TF1 grades versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX300

 TF1 WX300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TF1

 WX300 TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX300

 TF1 WX300 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TF1 against the WX300.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and WX300.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than average (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $266 $330