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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched very close to the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm SL240 WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm SL240

 WX50 Fujifilm SL240 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm SL240 WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the WX50.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and WX50.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Sony WX50
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (510g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $250