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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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 F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TF1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 23 months before the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony TF1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 TF1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony TF1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TF1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
40
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
50
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony TF1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $266