Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 18 months later than the S1800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the S1800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides 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) and the FujiFilm S1800 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S1800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S1800 is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S1800.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.