Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was launched 7 months later than the HS20 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the HS20 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and HS20 EXR is 91 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.