Canon N vs Canon SX230 HS

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon N and Canon SX230 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 18 months later than the SX230 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N scores versus the SX230 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N features outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the N against the SX230 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N and SX230 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SX230 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern N provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.