Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL240

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL240 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.