Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung CL5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 2 years after the CL5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and CL5 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and CL5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm SL240 will provide extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL240 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.