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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony TF1

 F300EXR TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TF1 F300EXR 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony TF1

 F300EXR TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony TF1
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony TF1
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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