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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T550 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (510g)
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $160