Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 7 months before the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and HX30V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.