Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Launched February 2009
- Superseded the Nikon P80

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 2 years later than the P90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon P90
Fujifilm SL240 | P90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm SL240
P90 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P90
Fujifilm SL240 | P90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outside 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) whilst the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the P90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and P90 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and P90.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) | 400 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $700 |