Canon SX210 IS with Canon SX230 HS Comparison

Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX230 HS Main Features

  • June, 2010
  • July, 2011
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 28-392 mm (14x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 28-392 mm (14x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 103 x 61 x 38 mm, 220g.
  • 106 x 62 x 33 mm, 223g.
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Canon SX210 IS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
41
Value for money score
58
Portability score
95
Overall score
41

Canon SX230 HS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
49
Value for money score
61
Portability score
95
Overall score
44

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS with Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Overview


Let's compare PowerShot SX210 IS with PowerShot SX230 HS. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX210 IS was released in 2010, and Canon SX230 HS in 2011. PowerShot SX230 HS is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX210 IS 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX210 IS is greater than that of PowerShot SX230 HS. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot SX230 HS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon SX230 HS, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX210 IS PowerShot SX230 HS
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot SX210 IS PowerShot SX230 HS
Announced June, 2010 July, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 461k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec 1/3200 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 3.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 210 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-5L NB-5L
Physical
Weight 220 g 223 g
Physical Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38 mm 106 x 62 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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