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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the EX-100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the EX-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX230 HS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-100 SX230 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX230 HS EX-100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outside 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) whilst the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-100.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-100 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-100.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX230 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-100
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/20000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 lb) 389 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $572