Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 has outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.