• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
  • 13.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony TF1 advantages over Nikon S32

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.34 vs 1.15 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 40 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 13.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 30 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S32 advantages over Sony TF1

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $199 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.7 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX100V

Sony TF1
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Nikon S32
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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
Nikon S32
Pentax WG-1
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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
Nikon S32
Olympus TG-320
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S33

Sony TF1
Nikon S33
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $107
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
Nikon S32
Nikon S33
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • $107
  • 1/3.1 inch

Compared to Nikon W100

Sony TF1
Nikon W100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Nikon S32
Nikon W100
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
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