Sony TF1 vs Sony WX500

Lets take a closer look at the Sony TF1 and Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was launched 22 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TF1 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TF1 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sony TF1 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TF1 vs the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.