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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Fujifilm SL240
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix SL240
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