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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 14 months after the TF1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony TF1

 SX400 IS TF1 
ReleasedJuly 2014June 2013More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TF1 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony TF1

 SX400 IS TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS versus the TF1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and TF1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-29 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $266