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Sony TF1 vs Sony A58

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A58

 TF1 A58 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TF1

 A58 TF1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A58

 TF1 A58 
RevealedJune 2013November 2013Similar generation
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography details
Sony A58 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony A58
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A58
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