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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm SL240 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm SL240

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm SL240 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features physical 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $606