Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm SL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was announced about the same time to the Fujifilm SL240 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm SL240 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm SL240 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm SL240.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 510g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery type | - | 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/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $90 | $280 |