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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Replacement is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 6 months before the P510 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the P510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm SL240 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm SL240

 P510 Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm SL240 P510 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the P510.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and P510 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and P510.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P510 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P510 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (510g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
bad battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $600