Sony TF1 vs Sony A58
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony A57
Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony TF1 vs Sony A58, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TF1 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TF1 was launched 5 months prior to the A58 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TF1 scores against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A58
TF1 | A58 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TF1
A58 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A58
TF1 | A58 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TF1 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TF1 versus the A58.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and A58.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TF1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 690 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $266 | $645 |