Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and the Fujifilm FinePix SL240, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Screen and Viewfinder
      6. Sensor
      7. Photography Features
      8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      9. Other Features
      10. Physical Parameters
      11. For Different Types of Photography
      12. Evaluations
      13. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm SL300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL300 over Fujifilm FinePix SL240.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Fujifilm FinePix SL240
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 576 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 24x

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      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

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      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Kodak M200
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6464
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.0 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps1.2 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life300 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. They both have 97% coverage.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix SL240 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 come with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL300, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL240. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix SL300..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 bodies have the same dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and they both weigh 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      122 mm

      93 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and give both of them the score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL240

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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