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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured very close to the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 SX230 HS HX9V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 HX9V SX230 HS 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 SX230 HS HX9V 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the HX9V.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and HX9V.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
 has manual focus
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Sony HX9V
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
36
 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (392mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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