Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D40

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D40, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and D40 (6MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and D40 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 6 years after the D40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the D40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Nikon D40. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40 has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the D40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and D40 is 61 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and D40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm SL1000 will provide greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.