Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm Z33WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Z33WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has physical measurements 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 Z33WP has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.