Sony TF1 vs Sony A65

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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

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.