Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1
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![Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS/Canon-SX230-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Updated by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Announced January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S1
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm S1 | SX230 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm S1.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 91 and 60 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") |
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 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $400 |