Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P100

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and P100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 19 months later than the P100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the P100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the P100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and P100 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and P100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 provides an edge in sensor tech.