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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 2 years after the K-x which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Pentax K-x

 Fujifilm SL240 K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Fujifilm SL240

 K-x Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Pentax K-x

 Fujifilm SL240 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer 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 Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x 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 depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the K-x.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and K-x.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL240 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm SL240 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-x Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-x Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Pentax K-x
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Pentax K-x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 300 images 1900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $600