Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S31

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was launched 23 months before the S31 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S31.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.