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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the SX410 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the SX410 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX230 HS SX410 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX410 IS SX230 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX410 IS

 SX230 HS SX410 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SX410 IS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX410 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SX410 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (185 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (223 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 325g (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
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 photos 185 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $199