Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Fujifilm X-S10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external 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 X-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 67 and 73 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.