Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has outside 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) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 91 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX230 HS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.