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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 23 months later than the EX-Z33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades vs the EX-Z33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX230 HS EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-Z33 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX230 HS EX-Z33 
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-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-Z33 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX230 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lighter than others in class (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (223 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 106 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $120