Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W610

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 5 months before the W610 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX230 HS scores versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and W610.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.