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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 23 months before the 1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus 1

 Fujifilm SL240 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Fujifilm SL240

 1 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus 1

 Fujifilm SL240 1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the 1.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and 1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL240 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
38
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Olympus 1 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Olympus 1 Travel photography details
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Olympus 1 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus 1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus Stylus 1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $700