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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony TF1

 A3000 IS TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TF1 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony TF1

 A3000 IS TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS and the TF1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 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 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $266