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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX700 HS grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX700 HS TF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 TF1 SX700 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony TF1

 SX700 HS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the TF1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and TF1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 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 diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 photos 240 photos
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $266