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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed about the same time to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm SL240 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm SL240

 HX10V Fujifilm SL240 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm SL240 HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the HX10V.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Sony HX10V
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (510 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (510 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $616