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Sony TF1 vs Sony A65

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony TF1 and Sony A65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TF1 was brought out 20 months after the A65 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TF1 matches up against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A65

 TF1 A65 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2011Newer by 20 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TF1

 A65 TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A65

 TF1 A65 

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TF1 and the A65.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and A65.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TF1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony A65
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
82
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography details
Sony A65 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proof
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony A65
33
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony SLT-A65
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 240 shots 560 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $266 $700