Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax P70

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 2 years after the P70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS against the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and P70.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX230 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.