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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm SL240 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm SL240

 TX7 Fujifilm SL240 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm SL240 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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comes with touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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
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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