Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty close but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX230 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the EX-Z29 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external 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-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-Z29 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-Z29.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.