Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony RX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 3 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer 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 RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the RX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and RX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind in sensor tech.