Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was revealed 5 months before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.