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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony TF1

 JX300 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TF1 JX300 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony TF1

 JX300 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements 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 FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the TF1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proof
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony TF1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $266