Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S570

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Nikon S570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 24 months later than the S570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S570 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and S570.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.