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Sony TF1 vs Sony A77

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony TF1 versus Sony A77, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TF1 was brought out 21 months after the A77 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TF1 scores against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A77

 TF1 A77 
LaunchedJune 2013October 2011More modern by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TF1

 A77 TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A77

 TF1 A77 

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TF1 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TF1 versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TF1 versus the A77.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and A77.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TF1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony SLT-A77
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-06-21 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 12.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 732 grams (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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
Cost at release $266 $900