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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-100 Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus Stylus SP-100
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