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Canon D20 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon D20 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed around the same time to the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D20 scores versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony TF1

					

					

						
 D20 TF1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon D20

					

					

						
 TF1 D20 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony TF1

					

					

						
 D20 TF1 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 versus the TF1.
Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and TF1.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

						Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 you can focus manually
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than others in class (152g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
60
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 weather sealing
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-18 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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/3.9-4.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $266