Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 11 months later than the SX30 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS grades against the SX30 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX30 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SX30 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX30 IS is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SX30 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.