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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 5 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm JZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm JZ200 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external measurements 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 JZ200 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 223g (0.49 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
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 photographs -
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $0