Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z550, 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-Z550 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the EX-Z550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the EX-Z550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external 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) while the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-Z550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-Z550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-Z550.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.