Canon G15 vs Canon SX230 HS

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon G15 versus Canon SX230 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was manufactured 15 months later than the SX230 HS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G15 scores versus the SX230 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX230 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 against the SX230 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SX230 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and SX230 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G15 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.