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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 18 months earlier than the XZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX230 HS scores vs the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus XZ-10

 SX230 HS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon SX230 HS

 XZ-10 SX230 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus XZ-10

 SX230 HS XZ-10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior dimensions 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 XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS versus the XZ-10.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and XZ-10.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
61
lighter than competition in class (223g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
35
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $428