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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX230 HS SX30 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX30 IS SX230 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX30 IS

 SX230 HS SX30 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

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

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (223g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (601g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 601g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $400