Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs
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- 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
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Updated by Canon SX240 HS
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX230 HS was brought out 3 years before the SX700 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the SX700 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX700 HS
SX230 HS | SX700 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX230 HS
SX700 HS | SX230 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX700 HS
SX230 HS | SX700 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX230 HS versus Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SX700 HS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SX700 HS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 6 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $349 |