Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L610

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 7 months prior to the L610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the L610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and L610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L610 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.