Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 19 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS against the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and TX7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.