Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX230 HS was introduced 18 months after the S1600 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the S1600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm S1600
SX230 HS | S1600 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX230 HS
S1600 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S1600
SX230 HS | S1600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside 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 FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S1600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the S1600.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S1600 is 91 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and S1600.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX230 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix S1770 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $399 | $130 |