• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony TF1 advantages over Nikon W300

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Lighter weight
    152g vs 231g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon W300 advantages over Sony TF1

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    25 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-1

Sony TF1
Pentax WG-1
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony TF1 vs Pentax WG-1

Nikon W300
Pentax WG-1
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-1

Compared to Olympus TG-320

Sony TF1
Olympus TG-320
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More dots on screen
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TF1 vs Olympus TG-320

Nikon W300
Olympus TG-320
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320

Compared to Nikon S5200

Sony TF1
Nikon S5200
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony TF1 vs Nikon S5200

Nikon W300
Nikon S5200
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon W300 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Nikon AW120

Sony TF1
Nikon AW120
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony TF1 vs Nikon AW120

Nikon W300
Nikon AW120
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon W300 vs Nikon AW120

Compared to Nikon AW130

Sony TF1
Nikon AW130
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Lighter weight
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony TF1 vs Nikon AW130

Nikon W300
Nikon AW130
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Nikon W300 vs Nikon AW130

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