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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX230 HS scores versus the EX-ZR800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX230 HS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-ZR800 SX230 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX230 HS EX-ZR800 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-ZR800 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and EX-ZR800.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (223g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $429