Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750
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![Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS/Canon-SX230-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was launched within a month of the WB750 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB750
SX230 HS | WB750 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX230 HS
WB750 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750
SX230 HS | WB750 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides physical 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) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the WB750.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Samsung-WB750-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Samsung-WB750-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WB750.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Samsung-WB750-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Samsung-WB750-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $339 |