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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JV200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the JV200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 months later than the JV200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades vs the JV200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm JV200

 SX230 HS JV200 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Canon SX230 HS

 JV200 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JV200

 SX230 HS JV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with 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 FujiFilm JV200 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JV200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS and the JV200.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and JV200 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and JV200.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JV200 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
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focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JV200
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix JV200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix JV200
Alternative name - FinePix JV205
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 180 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $49