Sony TF1 vs Sony A77
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A77
TF1 | A77 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | October 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TF1
A77 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A77
TF1 | A77 |
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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.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.
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.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |