Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX10

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 7 months after the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX230 HS scores against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and WX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.