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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was revealed 3 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS grades versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony TF1

 A3300 IS TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TF1 A3300 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony TF1

 A3300 IS TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS vs the TF1.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
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 Overall 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 230 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting
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
Launch pricing $200 $266