Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak S-1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak S-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and S-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years before the S-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the S-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Kodak Pixpro S-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Kodak S-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the S-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and S-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Kodak S-1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind in sensor tech.