Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 2 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony TX7
Fujifilm SL240 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm SL240
TX7 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony TX7
Fujifilm SL240 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and TX7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and TX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm SL240 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $300 |