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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 4 years before the SX710 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the SX710 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX230 HS SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX710 HS SX230 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 42 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX230 HS SX710 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX710 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the SX710 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SX710 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
61
lighter than others in class (223g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (269g)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
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 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 shots 230 shots
Battery format 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $349