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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 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 NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 3 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm SL240 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm SL240

 NX1 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm SL240 NX1 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the NX1.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and NX1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and NX1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has manual focus
amazing resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
34
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than competition in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 500 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $1,500