Sony TF1 vs Sony A37

Lets look more closely at the Sony TF1 and Sony A37, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable but the TF1 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TF1 was launched 14 months later than the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TF1 grades against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TF1 and Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TF1 compared to the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and A37.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TF1 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher TF1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.