Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-S5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the EX-S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has 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-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the EX-S5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-S5 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-S5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX230 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.