Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX50V

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 21 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS and the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and HX50V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.