Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony TF1
SX1 IS | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX1 IS
TF1 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony TF1
SX1 IS | TF1 |
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS and the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TF1 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and TF1.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TF1 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-03-27 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 615 gr (1.36 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $600 | $266 |