Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX410 IS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.