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Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon R and Fujifilm SL240, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R was introduced 6 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm SL240

 R Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 82 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm SL240 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm SL240

 R Fujifilm SL240 

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Canon R and Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm SL240 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R will give you extra detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (370 shots)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
great sensor resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (510g)
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Canon R vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon EOS RFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 40000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,299 $280