Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70/Sony-H70-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 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
- Announced July 2011
- Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was brought out 7 months after the H70 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony H70
SX230 HS | H70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX230 HS
H70 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H70
SX230 HS | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features physical dimensions 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 H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & 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 change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the H70.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and H70.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 Sony H70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.49 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $199 |