Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the S9700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and S9700.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.