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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 13 months after the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features outside dimensions 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 Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-610UZ is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm SL240 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (510g)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (510g)
26
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $299