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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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 S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced around the same time to the Fujifilm SL240 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings 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 format H.264, 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 543g (1.20 lb) 510g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $280