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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 18 months before the EX-ZR400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX230 HS EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 SX230 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX230 HS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS against the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR400 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR400.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (223g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition (223g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
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 format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $0