Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 II

Below, we are evaluating the Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TF1 was manufactured 11 months before the A77 II which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TF1 scores against the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 provides external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Sony TF1 vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TF1 versus the A77 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and A77 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TF1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.