Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S9800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm S9800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm S9800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.