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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 19 months later than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX610 HS TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 TF1 SX610 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony TF1

 SX610 HS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the TF1.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and TF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
68
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $214 $266