Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon P300

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the P300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features physical 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) and the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS and the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and P300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.