Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was released 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and HX1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX230 HS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.