Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX5

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was announced 18 months later than the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and TX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX230 HS will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.