Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus XZ-10
SX230 HS | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon SX230 HS
XZ-10 | SX230 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus XZ-10
SX230 HS | XZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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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 |