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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
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
  • Announced June 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Sony TF1

 SD980 IS TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 TF1 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Sony TF1

 SD980 IS TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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