Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S9400W to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.