Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.