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Canon 20D vs Sony TF1

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Older Model is Canon 10D
  • Successor is Canon 30D
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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 20D and Sony TF1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 20D was manufactured 9 years before the TF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 20D scores against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Sony TF1

 20D TF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon 20D

 TF1 20D 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2004More modern by 105 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution460k118kCrisper screen (+342k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Sony TF1

 20D TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 20D comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon 20D and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 20D against the TF1.

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20D and TF1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TF1 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
low MP (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proof
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Sony TF1
9
no video
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon 20D vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Sony TF1
 Canon EOS 20DSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 20D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2004-11-03 2013-06-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 118k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $266