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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 16 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS scores versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony TF1

 A2400 IS TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 TF1 A2400 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony TF1

 A2400 IS TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS and the TF1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
66
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $266