Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 12 months later than the EX-Z800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS scores against the EX-Z800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-Z800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.