Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm Z35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.