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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm XP50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 5 months before the Fujifilm XP50 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical 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) and the Fujifilm XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
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lighter than others in class (223g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $180