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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 SX230 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features outer 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 JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm JX550.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 supports face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (223g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type 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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $200