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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 versus Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T500 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (510g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 300 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $0