Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax VS20

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 6 months prior to the VS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside 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 Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the VS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and VS20 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and VS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.