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Fujifilm SL240 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 1600( expands to 6400)
    • 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • Electronic viewfinder
    • 1 fps continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 510g. 122 x 93 x 100 mm
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    Fujifilm SL240 Overview

    First introduced in January 2012 , Fujifilm FinePix SL240 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 lens.

    Fujifilm SL240 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm SL240 has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #63 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 10 Bridge), and ranked #592 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Fujifilm SL240 Physical Specs
    Fujifilm SL240 weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) and has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 100mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm SL240 with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm SL240 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm SL240 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm SL240, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm SL240 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm SL240 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm SL240 with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm SL240 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs SL240 Thickness vs SL240
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Casio EX-FH25
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    524g 14g heavier 83mm 17mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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    730g 220g heavier 126mm 26mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera FujiFilm S2950
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    437g 73g lighter 81mm 19mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon L840
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    538g 28g heavier 96mm 4mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon D5600
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    465g 45g lighter 70mm 30mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Canon M6
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    390g 120g lighter 45mm 55mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Canon M6 MII
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    408g 102g lighter 49mm 51mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon A
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    299g 211g lighter 40mm 60mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm SL240 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm SL240 Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm SL240 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. SL240 has a native ISO range of 64 - 1600 which can be boosted to 6400 but unfortunately, Fujifilm SL240 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider Fujifilm FinePix S1 or Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR in the same price range.

    Fujifilm SL240 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm SL240's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Fujifilm SL240 Lens

    Fujifilm SL240 features a 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 24x zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 576mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL240
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL240
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.10 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL240
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL240
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    SL240 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Fujifilm SL240 LCD and Viewfinder

    Fujifilm SL240 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Fujifilm SL240 back view and LCD

    SL240 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 97%. 97% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Fujifilm SL240 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect SL240 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Fujifilm SL240 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 300 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, Fujifilm SL240 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend SL240 owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm SL240 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Bridge cameras list.

    Fujifilm SL240 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Casio EX-FH25
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera FujiFilm S2950
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    1280 x 720 300shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon L840
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    1920 x 1080 590shots Yes No Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon D5600
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    1920 x 1080 820shots Yes Yes Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Canon M6
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    1920 x 1080 295shots Yes Yes Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Canon M6 MII
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    3840 x 2160 305shots Yes Yes No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Camera Nikon A
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    1920 x 1080 230shots No No No

    Fujifilm SL240 Video Features

    With Fujifilm SL240, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in H.264 and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    SL240 has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Fujifilm SL240 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 in a similar price range.

    Fujifilm SL240 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm SL240 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    SL240 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm SL240 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Fujifilm SL240 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Fujifilm SL240 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm SL240 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    576mm Good Tele Lens
    24.0X Optical Zoom
    AE Bracketing
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Heavy Body: 510
    No Manual Focusing
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.10
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Fujifilm SL240 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm SL240 in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm SL240 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 has a score of 47 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No Manual Focus Mode

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL240 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 has a score of 68 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Medium sized Body
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL240 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 has a score of 47 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    576 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL240 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 has a score of 53 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    24.0X Optical Zoom
    Medium size Body
    510g
    Body Thickness 100mm
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL240 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm SL240 has a score of 24 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSL240.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL240 for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm SL240 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm SL240 compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm SL240
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    Does the Fujifilm SL240 have Weather Sealing?
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    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240
    Announced 2012-01-05
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 24-576 mm (24x)
    Max Aperture F3.1-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 2cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT color LCD monitor
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution n/a
    Viewfinder Coverage 97%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Max Boosted ISO 6400
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 510g
    Physical Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm
    Battery Life 300 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NP-85
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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