Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was launched 12 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm F800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.