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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 18 months after the Fujifilm JV150 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm JV150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JV150 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm JV150 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JV150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JV150 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $0