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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
Olympus SZ-12
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm SL240

 SZ-12 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ-12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography information
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SZ-12
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