Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W510

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 7 months after the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and W510.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.