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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX200 IS TF1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TF1 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony TF1

 SX200 IS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TF1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TF1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Sony TF1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $266