Canon S90 vs Canon SX230 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S90 vs Canon SX230 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is relatively close but the S90 (1/1.7") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the SX230 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S90 matches up versus the SX230 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 vs Canon SX230 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S90 against the SX230 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX230 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and SX230 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX230 HS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.