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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
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 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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony TF1

 SD4000 IS TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TF1 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony TF1

 SD4000 IS TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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