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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 2 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm SL240 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography highlights
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
43
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (510g)
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (920g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 510g (1.12 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $399