Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX400V

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX230 HS scores vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior 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) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and HX400V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.