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Canon G16 vs Sony TF1

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G16 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G16 was revealed 6 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G16 grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 G16 TF1 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 TF1 G16 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 G16 TF1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the TF1.
Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and TF1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than others (152 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon G16 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
64
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than others (152g)
 weather sealing
 features touch focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
58
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (360 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (240 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G16 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
33
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than others (152 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-25 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $266