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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony TF1
(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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was released 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX120 IS TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TF1 SX120 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sony TF1

 SX120 IS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the TF1.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and TF1 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and TF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony TF1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
32
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proof
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (285g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA 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 One One
Cost at release $249 $266