Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 24 months after the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm SL240 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.