Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon SX230 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 18 months prior to the SX230 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the SX230 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX230 HS has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the SX230 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SX230 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and SX230 HS.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX230 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.