Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.