Sony WX350 with Canon SX230 HS Comparison

Sony WX350 and Canon SX230 HS Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • July, 2011
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 25-500 mm (20x) F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 28-392 mm (14x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 96 x 55 x 26 mm, 164g.
  • 106 x 62 x 33 mm, 223g.
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Sony WX350 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
44
Value for money score
57
Portability score
97
Overall score
39

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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 with Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Sony WX350 was released in 2014, and Canon SX230 HS in 2011. Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX230 HS 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 is greater than that of PowerShot SX230 HS. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. 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 Sony WX350, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. 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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 PowerShot SX230 HS
Brand Sony Canon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 PowerShot SX230 HS
Announced February, 2014 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 n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k 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 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/3200 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.30 3.50
Flash Modes n/a 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 BSI-CMOS 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 18 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 3200
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVCHD 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 470 shots 210 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1 NB-5L
Physical
Weight 164 g 223 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 55 x 26 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, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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