Sony NEX-6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-6 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony NEX-6 was introduced in March 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 over Sony NEX-6.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony NEX-6 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony NEX-6 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-6 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

Sony NEX-6 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Sony NEX-6 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-6 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony NEX-6 comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sony NEX-6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-6, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Sony NEX-6 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Sony NEX-6 and 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Sony NEX-6 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-6.

Sony NEX-6 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 23 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Sony NEX-6 weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz).

Sony NEX-6

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

120 mm

67 mm

102 mm

62 mm

67 mm

62 mm

43 mm

23 mm