Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm SL240

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 7 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm SL240 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.