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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX230 HS was brought out 18 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS grades against the Fujifilm S4800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm S4800.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (223g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
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 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competitors (223g)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (518g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (223 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (518g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-30
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 518 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $229