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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX230 HS scores vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 SX230 HS WX350 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX230 HS

					

					

						
 WX350 SX230 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 SX230 HS WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the WX350.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and WX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

						Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 has face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
36
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Sony WX350
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (223 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
36
 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (210 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others in class (223 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery life (210 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (223 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $270