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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Released August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was released 9 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2002Newer by 110 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k117kClearer display (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX230 HS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (850g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
61
lighter than others in class (223g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competitors (850g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $2,000