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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced at a similar time to the S3300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm SL240 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm SL240

 S3300 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm SL240 S3300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external 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 S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the S3300.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and S3300 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and S3300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
38
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL19
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 release $280 $99