Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the Galaxy Camera.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.