Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9800

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Fujifilm S9800. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.