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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed around the same time to the EX-ZR100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS scores against the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX230 HS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX230 HS EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside 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-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (204g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300