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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 14 months after the EX-FH100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-FH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX230 HS EX-FH100 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-FH100 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX230 HS EX-FH100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FH100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-FH100.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-FH100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-FH100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
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lighter than others in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $299