Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A65

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was announced 3 months prior to the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and A65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will give more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.