Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 17 months before the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind in sensor technology.