Canon SX230 HS vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 19 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX230 HS scores vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has outer 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX230 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.