Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W380

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 19 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX230 HS grades versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS and the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W380 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.