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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS versus Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the SX530 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades versus the SX530 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX230 HS SX530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX530 HS SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX530 HS

 SX230 HS SX530 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS features 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 SX530 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the SX530 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SX530 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SX530 HS.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (223g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 442 gr (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $379