Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled within a month of the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outside 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS vs the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and HX7V.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.