Fujifilm SL240 vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 5 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and Quattro is 67 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Quattro.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL240 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.