Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20
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91 Imaging
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91 Imaging
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Portability
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83 Imaging
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very close but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SX230 HS was released 21 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm X20
| SX230 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX230 HS
| Fujifilm X20 | SX230 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20
| SX230 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside 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 X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm X20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20 is 91 and 83 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm X20.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
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Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average (223 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
good battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm X20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Fujifilm X20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-04-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | EXR Processor II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/1000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lbs) | 353 gr (0.78 lbs) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $500 |