As nouns the difference between tinkerer and hobbyist
is that tinkerer is agent noun of tinker; one who tinkers with things while hobbyist is a person who is interested in a subject or an activity as a hobby.
tinkerer
English
Noun
(
en noun)
Agent noun of tinker; one who tinkers with things.
A meddler.
hobbyist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who is interested in a subject or an activity as a hobby
:: This computer magazine is targetted to both professionals and hobbyists .
Related terms
* hobbyism