Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm SL240 was introduced very close to the SZ-12 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SZ-12
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm SL240
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm SL240 | SZ-12 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SZ-12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-12 is 67 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-12.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $350 |