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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sony TF1 and Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was announced 6 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TF1 matches up versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX80

 TF1 WX80 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony TF1

 WX80 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX80

 TF1 WX80 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TF1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TF1 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TF1 against the WX80.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and WX80.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proof
lighter than others in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TF1
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
weather proof
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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 recording
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $266 $276