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Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 4 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2500 matches up versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony TF1

 A2500 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A2500

 TF1 A2500 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony TF1

 A2500 TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the TF1.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and TF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Sony TF1
33
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photos 240 photos
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $266