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Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1400 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out very close to the TF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1400 scores versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony TF1

 A1400 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A1400

 TF1 A1400 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony TF1

 A1400 TF1 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the TF1.

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Sony TF1
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $266