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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 19 months after the TF1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX710 HS TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TF1 SX710 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony TF1

 SX710 HS TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS against the TF1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and TF1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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 230 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $266