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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Canon SX220 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
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the SX220 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX230 HS scores against the SX220 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX230 HS SX220 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SX220 HS SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX230 HS SX220 HS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS and the SX220 HS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SX220 HS is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SX220 HS.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
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lighter than average (223g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Canon SX220 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) -
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $399