Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 3 years prior to the SP-100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm SL240 | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm SL240
SP-100 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm SL240 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the SP-100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | 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, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lb) | 594 grams (1.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | $400 |