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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9900w to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $719