Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX230 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the 1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS scores against the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus 1
SX230 HS | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX230 HS
1 | SX230 HS | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus 1
SX230 HS | 1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the 1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and 1.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 410 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $700 |