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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 19 months after the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm SL240

 HZ35W Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 provides physical 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 HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the HZ35W.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL240 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $300