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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX230 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $400