Sony TF1 vs Sony A77

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.