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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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 Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 7 years prior to the Z7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm SL240 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Z7 Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2012Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm SL240 Z7 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the Z7.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and Z7 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Z7.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL240 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (510g)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (510g)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Z7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-05 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $2,797