Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm S9900w

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Fujifilm S9900w. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.