Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX230 HS scores versus the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and SH-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.