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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Updated by Sony A99
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony A900

 Fujifilm SL240 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2008Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Fujifilm SL240

 A900 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A900

 Fujifilm SL240 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the A900.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and A900.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
has manual focus
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Sony A900
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Sony A900
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
weather sealing
great MP (25MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
Sony A900 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Sony A900 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (510g)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony A900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-05 2008-10-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 300 images 880 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $280 $2,736