Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm SL240

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm SL240, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 1D X was introduced 2 months before the Fujifilm SL240 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1D X grades against the Fujifilm SL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D X provides outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D X and the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and Fujifilm SL240 is 50 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D X will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.