Canon SX230 HS vs Sony S950

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and S950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.