Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 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
- Earlier Model is 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
- Introduced June 2010
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung NX5
SX230 HS | NX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon SX230 HS
NX5 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung NX5
SX230 HS | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |