Canon SX230 HS vs Sony WX5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 13 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outside 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and WX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX230 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.