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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 7 years prior to the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2005More recent by 82 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kClearer screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 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 S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL240 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm SL240 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (510 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-03-16 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $280