Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was launched at a similar time to the Fujifilm F550 EXR so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with exterior 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) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.