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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
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 SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 3 years before the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX30 IS TF1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX30 IS

 TF1 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TF1

 SX30 IS TF1 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the TF1.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and TF1 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
49
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-14 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L 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
Launch price $400 $266