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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 3 years before the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm SL240 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm SL240

 H400 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H400

 Fujifilm SL240 H400 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the H400.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Sony H400
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Sony H400
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (510g)
26
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 510g (1.12 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $268