Canon SX230 HS vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX230 HS and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was revealed 14 months before the M-E Typ 220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Leica M-E Typ 220. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS and the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and M-E Typ 220 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.