Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX99

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.