Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A6100

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 8 years before the A6100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has outside dimensions 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and A6100 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and A6100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL240 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.