Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 23 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Fujifilm X-A1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-A1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the Fujifilm X-A1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.