Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 features physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.