Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL240

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm SL240 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.