Sony TF1 vs Sony A33
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched June 2013
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony TF1 vs Sony A33, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the TF1 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TF1 was released 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TF1 scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A33
TF1 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2010 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TF1
A33 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A33
TF1 | A33 |
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TF1 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TF1 against the A33.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and A33.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TF1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony TF1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TF1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $266 | $230 |