Sony TF1 vs Sony WX80

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.