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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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 JX550 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 17 months prior to the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony TF1

 Fujifilm JX550 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TF1 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TF1

 Fujifilm JX550 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with 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") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the TF1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony TF1
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proofing
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TF1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $266