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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Samsung NX5
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was revealed 14 months later than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung NX5

 SX230 HS NX5 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon SX230 HS

 NX5 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung NX5

 SX230 HS NX5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS and the NX5.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and NX5.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will result in more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
offers face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (499g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung NX5
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.49 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 400 images
Battery format 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
Launch price $399 $499