Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 10 months prior to the EX-ZR300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS grades versus the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical dimensions 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-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the EX-ZR300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR300.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.