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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm SL240
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm SL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd features physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL240 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-01-05
Body design 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 510g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $280