Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Updated by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was introduced 2 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS grades versus the EX-FS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-FS10
SX230 HS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX230 HS
EX-FS10 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FS10
SX230 HS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-FS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-FS10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-FS10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX230 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
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 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 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 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $200 |