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Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 1D C and Sony TF1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D C (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was introduced 14 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1D C grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Sony TF1

 1D C TF1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon 1D C

 TF1 1D C 
AnnouncedJune 2013April 2012Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Sony TF1

 1D C TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D C versus the TF1.

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and TF1 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and TF1.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D C will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D C will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D C
Travel photography with Sony TF1
59
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proof
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
28
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon 1D C vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Sony TF1
 Canon EOS-1D CSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS-1D C Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Pro DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-12 2013-06-21
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $6,499 $266