Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 7 months later than the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS grades vs the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.