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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX230 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
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 11 months later than the EX-H20G and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-H20G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX230 HS EX-H20G 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-H20G SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX230 HS EX-H20G 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-H20G in our completely new 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 are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-H20G is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
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manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (223g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300