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Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony ZV-1

 TF1 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TF1

 ZV-1 TF1 
LaunchedMay 2020June 2013Newer by 84 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony ZV-1

 TF1 ZV-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
81
lighter than others (294g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
86
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sony TF1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony ZV-1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $266 $750