Canon SX230 HS vs Sony S2000

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 19 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS scores against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.