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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty close but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was revealed 10 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX230 HS scores vs the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony A7S III

 SX230 HS A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon SX230 HS

 A7S III SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2011Newer by 109 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k461kSharper screen (+979k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony A7S III

 SX230 HS A7S III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the A7S III.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and A7S III.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Sony A7S III Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (223g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery life (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
selfie friendly screen
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S III Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
two card slots
low resolution (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Sony A7S III Vlogging info
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sony A7S III
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2020-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 210 images 600 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $399 $3,499