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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

          

          

            
 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 Galaxy Camera 3G SX230 HS 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

          

          

            
 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 features face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (223g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (305g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
36
 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (23-481mm  20.9 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low battery power (210 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than average in class (305 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 fairly wide (23mm)
 long zoom (481mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 fairly wide (23mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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 fairly wide (23mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (305g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $606