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Canon S95 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Newer Model is Canon S100
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was introduced 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 matches up against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony TF1

 S95 TF1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon S95

 TF1 S95 
RevealedJune 2013November 2010Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony TF1

 S95 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S95 versus the TF1.

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and TF1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S95
Travel photography with Sony TF1
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment sealing
has focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon S95 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot S95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-11-23 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Retail cost $495 $266