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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
54
good battery life (500 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
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 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 500 images 300 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $280