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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung GX-1S

 Fujifilm SL240 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2006More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Fujifilm SL240

 GX-1S Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung GX-1S

 Fujifilm SL240 GX-1S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside dimensions 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 Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the GX-1S.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and GX-1S is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and GX-1S.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm SL240 will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung GX-1S
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung GX-1S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-05 2006-01-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $850