Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Review

January 29, 2013 | Matt Grayson |

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Specifications

Model name	FinePix SL300 / SL305, SL280, SL260, SL240
Number of effective pixels ^*1	14.0 million pixels
Image sensor	1/2.3-inch CCD with primary color filter
Storage media	Internal memory (none) SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card ^*2
File format	still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3)^*3 (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) movie AVI (Motion JPEG)
Number of recorded pixels	still image L : (4:3) 4288 x 3216 / (3:2) 4288 x 2864 / (16:9) 4288 x 2416 M : (4:3) 3072 x 2304 / (3:2) 3072 x 2048 / (16:9) 3072 x 1728 S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080
Lens	name SL240 : Fujinon 24 x optical zoom lens SL260 : Fujinon 26 x optical zoom lens SL280 : Fujinon 28 x optical zoom lens SL300 : Fujinon 30 x optical zoom lens focal length SL240 : f=4.3mm - 103.2mm, equivalent to 24 - 576mm on a 35 mm camera SL260 : f=4.3mm - 111.8mm, equivalent to 24 - 624mm on a 35 mm camera SL280 : f=4.3mm - 120.4mm, equivalent to 24 - 672mm on a 35 mm camera SL300 : f=4.3mm - 129.0mm, equivalent to 24 - 720mm on a 35 mm camera full-aperture F3.1 (Wide) - F5.9 (Telephoto) constitution 11 groups 15 lenses
Digital zoom	SL240 : approx. 6.7 x (up to approx. 160.8 x, with 24x optical zoom) SL260 : approx. 6.7 x (up to approx. 174.2 x, with 26x optical zoom) SL280 : approx. 6.7 x (up to approx. 187.6 x, with 28x optical zoom) SL300 : approx. 6.7 x (up to approx. 201.0 x, with 30x optical zoom)
Aperture	F3.1 / F8 (Wide) F5.9 / F8 / F20 (Telephoto) with ND filter
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal Wide : Approx. 40 cm to infinity / 1.3 ft. to infinity Telephoto : Approx. 2.8 m to infinity / 9.1 ft. to infinity Macro Wide : Approx. 7 cm - 3.0 m / 2.7 in. - 9.8 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 2.0 m - 3.0 m / 6.5 ft. - 9.8 ft. Super Macro Wide : Approx. 2 cm - 1.0 m / 0.8 in. - 3.3 ft.
Sensitivity	Auto,Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity) * ISO3200 / 6400 is effective in image size S.
Exposure control	TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average
Exposure mode	Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual exposure
Shooting modes	SP Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text MODE DIAL SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP
Image stabilizer	CCD shift type
Face detection	Yes
Exposure compensation	-2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec., (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/2000sec. (with mechanical shutter)
Continuous shooting	TOP TOP-6 max. 1.2 fps; TOP-20 max. 3.3fps; size (M,S) TOP-40 max. 8fps; size (S) LAST LAST6 max. 1.2 fps; last 6 frames recorded LONG PERIOD max. 1.2 fps; maximum number of frames varies with image size and available memory
Auto bracketing	AE Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV
Focus	mode Single AF / Continuous AF (SR AUTO, Movie) type TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available AF frame selection Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
White balance	Automatic scene recognition Preset Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Self-timer	Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. delay
Flash	Auto flash (i-flash) Effective range : (ISO AUTO) Normal Wide : Approx. 40cm - 8.0m / 1.3ft. - 26.2ft. Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m - 4.1m / 8.2ft. - 13.4ft. Macro Wide : Approx. 30cm - 3.0m / 1.0ft. - 9.8ft. Telephoto : Approx. 2.0m - 3.0m / 6.5ft. - 9.8ft.
Flash modes	Red-eye removal OFF Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Hot shoe	YES
Electronic Viewfinder	0.2-inch, approx. 200,000 dots, color LCD viewfinder, approx. 97% coverage
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, approx. 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 97% coverage
Movie recording	1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound. * Optical zoom function can be used.
Photography functions	SR AUTO, Instant zoom, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, blink detection, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, motion panorama, Face recognition, Date stamp
Playback functions	Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, voice memo, histogram display, exposure warning, Photobook assist, image search, Favorites, Mark for upload, Panorama, Erase selected frames
Other functions	PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode
Terminal	Video output NTSC / PAL selectable with monaural sound Digital interface USB 2.0 High-Speed HDMI output HDMI Mini connector
Power supply	Li-ion battery NP-85 (included)
Dimensions	122.0 (W) x 93.0 (H) x 100.0 (D) mm / 4.8 (W) x 3.6 (H) x 3.9 (D) in.
Weight	Approx. 510 g / 17.9 oz. (including batteries and memory card) Approx. 470 g / 16.5 oz. (excluding batteries and memory card)
Operating Temperature	0°C - 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% - 80% (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation	Approx. 300 frames (AUTO mode)
Accessories included	Li-ion battery NP-85 Battery charger BC-85 Plug adapter Shoulder strap USB-A/V cable Lens cap and Lens cap cord CD-ROM Owner's manual
Optional accessories	Battery charger BC-85 Shoe Mount Fash EF-20

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