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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the SX600 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores against the SX600 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX230 HS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX600 HS SX230 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX230 HS SX600 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the SX600 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX600 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SX600 HS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
34
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
61
lighter than others (223 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (188g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $249