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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 19 months later than the EX-H15 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX230 HS EX-H15 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-H15 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX230 HS EX-H15 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the EX-H15.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-H15.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $300