Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL240

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 15 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL240 is 61 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.