Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm SL240

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm SL240, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S5 scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm SL240 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to deliver more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.