Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large difference 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 Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL240 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.