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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1

Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TF1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 15 months later than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony TF1

 Fujifilm X30 TF1 
LaunchedAugust 2014June 2013Fresher by 15 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Fujifilm X30

 TF1 Fujifilm X30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony TF1

 Fujifilm X30 TF1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the TF1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TF1 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and TF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Sony TF1
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Sony TF1
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony TF1
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-26 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $266