Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W320

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 19 months after the W320 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with exterior 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and W320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.