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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 5 years before the TF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony TF1

 Fujifilm A100 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Fujifilm A100

 TF1 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony TF1

 Fujifilm A100 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the TF1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony TF1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 cost $0 $266