Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS was introduced in July 2011 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS was introduced in May 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX230 HS over Canon PowerShot SX200 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX200 IS over Canon PowerShot SX230 HS.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot SX200 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is equipped with DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX200 IS can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS come with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 210 shots on Canon PowerShot SX230 HS.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot. Canon PowerShot SX200 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. Canon PowerShot SX230 HS can shoot continuously up to 3.2 fps. Canon PowerShot SX200 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and 3.20 m on Canon PowerShot SX200 IS..

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS body has dimensions of 106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS body has dimensions of 103 x 61 x 38 mm (4.06 x 2.4 x 1.5"). Canon PowerShot SX230 HS weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz).

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

106 mm

62 mm

103 mm

61 mm

62 mm

61 mm