Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 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
- Launched July 2011
- Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was brought out 14 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony H55
SX230 HS | H55 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX230 HS
H55 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H55
SX230 HS | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features exterior 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 Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and H55.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $235 |