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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 3 years after the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS grades vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX730 HS TF1 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2013More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TF1 SX730 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony TF1

 SX730 HS TF1 

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the TF1.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Sony TF1
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-04-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) 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 One One
Price at launch $399 $266