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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 2 years after the SL620 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm SL240 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm SL240

 SL620 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm SL240 SL620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with physical 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 SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the SL620.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and SL620 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and SL620.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (510g)
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $200