Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior 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 SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.