Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL240

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm SL240, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 X grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm SL240 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer G3 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.