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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX230 HS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX230 HS 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX230 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $550