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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XP70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX230 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX230 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $199