Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 3 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm SL240 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm SL240
H50 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H50
Fujifilm SL240 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and H50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL240 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $80 |