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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX230 HS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX230 HS 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX230 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (223g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $329