Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-600 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.