Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 11 months after the SZ-30MR so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has external measurements 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 SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SZ-30MR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.