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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1600 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm SL240

 S1600 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm SL240 S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL240

 S1600 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm SL240 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (510g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $280