Sony TF1 vs Sony A99
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Older Model is Sony A900
- Replacement is Sony A99 II
Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony TF1 vs Sony A99, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TF1 was announced 7 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TF1 matches up vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A99
TF1 | A99 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | December 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TF1
A99 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A99
TF1 | A99 |
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TF1 enjoys 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) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TF1 versus the A99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and A99.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TF1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent TF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 812g (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 500 images |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $266 | $1,998 |