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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX210 IS TF1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TF1 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony TF1

 SX210 IS TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the TF1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment sealing
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $226 $266