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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX130 IS TF1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TF1 SX130 IS 
RevealedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 34 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TF1

 SX130 IS TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the TF1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and TF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proof
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 pictures
Battery form - 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $266