Sony TF1 vs Sony A99

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.

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.

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.

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.