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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 5 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores against the EX-ZR15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX230 HS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX230 HS EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery life (325 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $249