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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 6 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon S9100

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL240 S9100 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm SL240

					

					

						
 S9100 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9100

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL240 S9100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the S9100.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and S9100 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and S9100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
38
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
32
 manual focus
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (510g)
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
47
 long zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
36
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (270 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
54
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (576mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (510 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (270 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
41
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
39
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (270 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
24
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (510 grams)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $329