Canon SX230 HS vs Leica C

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX230 HS versus Leica C, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years before the C and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the C with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Leica C. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external dimensions 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 Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS versus Leica C in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the C.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and C.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SX230 HS comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.