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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was revealed 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TF1 matches up vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
 TF1 WX5 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 WX5 TF1 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 TF1 WX5 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TF1 and the WX5.
Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and WX5.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TF1 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony WX5
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than others (152 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than others (152 grams)
 environment proofing
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (240 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
40
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than others (152 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $266 $250