Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX mini

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and NX mini is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and NX mini.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail because of its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.