Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A7 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A7 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 3 years before the A7 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the A7 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and A7 II is 67 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.