Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX90V
Fujifilm SL240 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm SL240
HX90V | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX90V
Fujifilm SL240 | HX90V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and HX90V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $280 | $440 |