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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony TF1

 Fujifilm JX500 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TF1 Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony TF1

 Fujifilm JX500 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TF1.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and TF1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proof
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony TF1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 113 gr (0.25 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 - 240 photos
Battery type - 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $266