Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500/Fujifilm-S8500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S8500
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 provides physical measurements 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") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the Fujifilm SL240.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL240 is 61 and 67 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL240.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-SL240-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 All around 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $280 |