Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 19 months later than the Tough-3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Tough-3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.