Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 18 months prior to the EX-ZR700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR700 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR700.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.