Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 5 months prior to the SZ-12 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS against the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SZ-12.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.