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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony TF1

          

          

            
 A3200 IS TF1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A3200 IS

          

          

            
 TF1 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony TF1

          

          

            
 A3200 IS TF1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TF1.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and TF1.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
71
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 environment proof
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery (240 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery (240 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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