Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony TF1
SD4000 IS | TF1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TF1 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony TF1
SD4000 IS | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TF1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Alternate name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $266 |