Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TF1 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TF1 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TF1 was introduced 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TF1 grades vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TF1 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TF1 compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TF1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.