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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A1100 IS and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony TF1

 A1100 IS TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TF1 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony TF1

 A1100 IS TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the TF1.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
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 detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $266