Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX100V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 months after the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got external 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and TX100V.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.