Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed August 2011

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was manufactured about the same time to the Fujifilm JX370 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX230 HS grades versus the Fujifilm JX370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JX370
SX230 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm JX370 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370
SX230 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm JX370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX370 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 190 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $399 | $159 |