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Sony TF1 vs Sony A35

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A35

 TF1 A35 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011More recent by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TF1

 A35 TF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A35

 TF1 A35 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony A35
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proof
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony A35
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A35
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