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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX230 HS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX700 HS SX230 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX230 HS SX700 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
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lighter than average in class (223g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
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