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Sony TF1 vs Sony A33

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A33

 TF1 A33 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TF1

 A33 TF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A33

 TF1 A33 

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).

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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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proofing
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A33
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