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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm XP200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 20 months before the Fujifilm XP200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm XP200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm XP200

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP200 SX230 HS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2011More recent by 20 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP200

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has proportions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm XP200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm XP200.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP200.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 supports face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors in class (223g)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (392mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 weather proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography info
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-03-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 223g (0.49 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $250