Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD980 IS and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was unveiled 4 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD980 IS grades versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Sony TF1
SD980 IS | TF1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SD980 IS
TF1 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Sony TF1
SD980 IS | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS against the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and TF1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 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 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 | - | 240 images |
Style 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | - | $266 |