Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 18 months later than the EX-S7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX230 HS grades against the EX-S7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has 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-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-S7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-S7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-S7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX230 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.