Canon SX230 HS vs Sony S980

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS and Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the S980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and S980.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX230 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.