Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 24 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and TX1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.