Canon SL2 vs Canon SX230 HS

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SL2 and Canon SX230 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SX230 HS (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SX230 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SL2 was revealed 6 years later than the SX230 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL2 grades against the SX230 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SL2 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SL2 and Canon SX230 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the SX230 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and SX230 HS is 71 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and SX230 HS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL2 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.