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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JX370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JX370

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm JX370 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
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manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (223 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix JX370
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