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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony TF1

 JZ300 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TF1 JZ300 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony TF1

 JZ300 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the TF1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (152g)
weather proof
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony TF1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $266