Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 3 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.