Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX10

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX230 HS and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled around the same time to the TX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS grades vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.