Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX270 HS

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 20 months prior to the SX270 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the SX270 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS against the SX270 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX270 HS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and SX270 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.