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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the EX-Z35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS scores vs the EX-Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX230 HS EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-Z35 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX230 HS EX-Z35 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-Z35.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-Z35 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
34
has manual focus
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
61
lighter than competition in class (223g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $99