Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500
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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 S8500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was unveiled 17 months before the Fujifilm S8500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S8500
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm S8500 | SX230 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8500
SX230 HS | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm S8500.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8500.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
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 display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.49 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Style 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $500 |