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Canon N100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon N100 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was brought out 7 months later than the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N100 grades against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony TF1

 N100 TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon N100

 TF1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony TF1

 N100 TF1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 versus the TF1.

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and TF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger N100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
65
great battery life (330 shots)
features focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $266