Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200
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![Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS/Canon-SX230-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was released 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S8200
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm S8200 | SX230 HS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8200
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8200.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 lb) | 670 grams (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $450 |