Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 4 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and GX-20 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and GX-20.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.