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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced very close to the TF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony TF1

					

					

						
 SX160 IS TF1 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX160 IS

					

					

						
 TF1 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony TF1

					

					

						
 SX160 IS TF1 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS vs the TF1.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and TF1.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.

						Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 good MP (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 weather proof
 lighter than others (152g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
51
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
69
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (152 grams)
 weather proof
 has focus by touch
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (240 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than others (152g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
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    
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 291g (0.64 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 shots 240 shots
Type of battery AA 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $266