Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A380

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and A380 is 67 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and A380.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL240 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer Fujifilm SL240 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.