Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX420 IS

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 5 years earlier than the SX420 IS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer measurements 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 SX420 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX420 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SX420 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX420 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SX420 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.