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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm SL240 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm SL240

 HX350 Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2012More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm SL240 HX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX350 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 at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the HX350.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (652g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 -