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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was launched 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (510g)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $159 $280