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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed within a month of the S9100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 SX230 HS S9100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 S9100 SX230 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 SX230 HS S9100 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the S9100.
Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S9100.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the production date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (223g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $329