Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9700

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years before the S9700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical dimensions 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 S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S9700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S9700.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.