Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Released June 2013
Photography Glossary Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX20 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony TF1
| SX20 IS | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX20 IS
| TF1 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony TF1
| SX20 IS | TF1 |
|---|
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and TF1 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and TF1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | 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 data format | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 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 / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $266 |