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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the Fujifilm S9800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S9800 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510g)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $299