Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX230 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.