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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing 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 S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm SL240 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $280