Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-T2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Fujifilm X-T2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-T2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the Fujifilm X-T2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.