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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX230 HS matches up against the Fujifilm X10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX230 HS Fujifilm X10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm X10 SX230 HS 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm X10

 SX230 HS Fujifilm X10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical 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) while the Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX230 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (350g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm X10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life 210 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $600