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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX230 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S2000HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm S2000HD SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S2000HD 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2000HD has measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (223g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
30
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
21
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $280