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Sony TF1 vs Sony A99

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(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
Sony A99
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A99

 TF1 A99 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2012Fresher by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TF1

 A99 TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony A99

 TF1 A99 

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).

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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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony A99
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony A99
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TF1
Travel photography with Sony A99
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony SLT-A99
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