Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX230 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SX230 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores against the SX230 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX230 HS has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX230 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SX230 HS is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SX230 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.