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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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 SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 2 years after the TF1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS grades versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX620 HS TF1 
ReleasedMay 2016June 2013Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TF1 SX620 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony TF1

 SX620 HS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS against the TF1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (182g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-05-10 2013-06-21
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $266