Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS vs the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and SL820.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.