• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A1100 IS advantages over Sony TF1

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 100 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony TF1 advantages over Canon A1100 IS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A3100 IS

Canon A1100 IS
Canon A3100 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3100 IS

Sony TF1
Canon A3100 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony TF1 vs Canon A3100 IS

Compared to Canon A3000 IS

Canon A1100 IS
Canon A3000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS

Sony TF1
Canon A3000 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony TF1 vs Canon A3000 IS

Compared to Canon A1200

Canon A1100 IS
Canon A1200
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1200

Sony TF1
Canon A1200
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony TF1 vs Canon A1200

Compared to Olympus TG-320

Canon A1100 IS
Olympus TG-320
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Sony TF1
Olympus TG-320
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More dots on screen
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TF1 vs Olympus TG-320

Compared to Nikon S5200

Canon A1100 IS
Nikon S5200
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S5200

Sony TF1
Nikon S5200
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony TF1 vs Nikon S5200

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