Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7S III

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.