Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and TX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and TX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL240 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm SL240 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.