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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TF1 grades vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX9

 TF1 WX9 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TF1

 WX9 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX9

 TF1 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TF1 versus the WX9.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and WX9.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony WX9
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Launch pricing $266 $188