Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon S230

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon S230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 4 years after the S230 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX50 HS grades against the S230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon S230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the S230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and S230 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and S230.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX50 HS to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.