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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 12 months later than the EX-S200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-S200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX230 HS EX-S200 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-S200 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-S200

 SX230 HS EX-S200 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-S200.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-S200 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
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 highlights
Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (223 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
29
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-120
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $0