FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
(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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The F300EXR was revealed 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the F300EXR scores vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony TF1
F300EXR | TF1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
TF1 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony TF1
F300EXR | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and TF1.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $266 |