Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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- Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SX230 HS was announced 7 months later than the NX11 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung NX11
SX230 HS | NX11 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | December 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SX230 HS
NX11 | SX230 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung NX11
SX230 HS | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS and the NX11.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and NX11.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $626 |