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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony TF1 versus Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was manufactured 17 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TF1 scores against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX70

 TF1 WX70 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TF1

 WX70 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX70

 TF1 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony TF1 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony TF1 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TF1 versus the WX70.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and WX70.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony WX70
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
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