Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm SL240 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | March 2005 | More recent by 82 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 235k | Clearer screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |