Sony TF1 vs Sony A35
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 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
- Announced June 2013
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony TF1 vs Sony A35, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the TF1 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TF1 was brought out 22 months later than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TF1 scores against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A35
TF1 | A35 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 22 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TF1
A35 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A35
TF1 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TF1 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TF1 vs the A35.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and A35.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TF1 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent TF1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 440 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $266 | $598 |