Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms and compacts. The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX260 HS and the PowerShot SX240 HS) and Sony (such as the Cybershot DSC-HX9v and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX230 HS compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/3.1 vs f/3.5), has a built-in GPS, records movies in 24p, creates panoramas in-camera and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (14x vs 18x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (461k dots vs 921k dots), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.2 fps vs 9.5 fps) and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v similar age $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX230 HS) No 24p support Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and SX230 HS Built-in GPS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 1 year newer $299	Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much more zoom: 20x vs 14x Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the SX230 HS) None found common strengths of the SX260 HS and SX230 HS Built-in GPS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps
	Compare the SX260 HS vs the SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS 1 year newer $354 - $450	Significant advantages of the SX240 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much more zoom: 20x vs 14x Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX240 HS (vs the SX230 HS) No built-in GPS common strengths of the SX240 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the SX240 HS vs the SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix S9100 similar age $273 - $328	Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly more zoom: 18x vs 14x Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the SX230 HS) No built-in GPS No 24p support Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the S9100 and SX230 HS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS similar age $281 - $366	Significant advantages of the SX220 HS (vs the SX230 HS) None found Significant disadvantages of the SX220 HS (vs the SX230 HS) No built-in GPS Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the SX220 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the SX220 HS vs the SX230 HS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 similar age $185 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Has a touch screen Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 3.2 fps Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the SX230 HS) No 24p support Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and SX230 HS Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 220 fps vs 240 fps
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX230 HS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (14x vs 4.4x), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), records even higher-speed movies (240 fps vs 120 fps), records movies in 24p and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.1 vs f/2.0), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Canon Powershot S100 7 months newer $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SX230 HS) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.1 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SX230 HS) Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the S100 and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps
	Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot S95 5 months older $354 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the SX230 HS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.1 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the SX230 HS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the S95 and SX230 HS Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Light weight: 193 g vs 215 g
	Compare the S95 vs the SX230 HS
Canon ELPH 500 HS similar age $188 - $265	Significant advantages of the 500 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.1 Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the 500 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching No built-in GPS Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the 500 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Fairly small: Compact 100x55x25 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps
	Compare the ELPH 500 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix P300 similar age $299	Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the SX230 HS) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.1 Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the SX230 HS) No 24p support No built-in GPS Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the P300 and SX230 HS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm In-camera panoramas
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot G12 4 months older $398 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the SX230 HS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the SX230 HS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" common strengths of the G12 and SX230 HS Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Inexpensive: $397.77 vs $239.00 Popularity: 17,630,364 vs 10,366,924
	Compare the G12 vs the SX230 HS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX230 HS compared to super zoom competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (compact 106x59x33 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), records even higher-speed movies (240 fps vs none) and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it has much less zoom (14x vs 35x), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (461k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Canon Powershot SX40 7 months newer $337 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the SX230 HS) Much more zoom: 35x vs 14x Has a flip-out screen Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the SX230 HS) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the SX40 and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix L810 1 year newer $265 - $280	Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the SX230 HS) Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 28 mm Significantly more zoom: 25.4x vs 14x Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the SX230 HS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps No 24p support Significantly larger: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm common strengths of the L810 and SX230 HS Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm In-camera panoramas Light weight: 430 g vs 215 g
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix L120 similar age $180 - $229	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 461k dots Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the SX230 HS) Lower resolution movies: 720p vs 1080p @ 30fps No 24p support Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm common strengths of the L120 and SX230 HS Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 215 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX230 HS compared to compact competitors include: it has much more zoom (14x vs 4x), records movies in 24p, creates panoramas in-camera, has a built-in GPS and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), is significantly larger (compact 106x59x33 mm vs super compact 94x57x21 mm), doesn't have a touch screen, slightly worse macro focusing (5 cm vs 1 cm) and is older (february, 2011 vs august, 2011).

Canon ELPH 300 HS similar age $149 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Much thinner: 0.8" vs 1.3" Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 14x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the 300 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
	Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon ELPH 100 HS similar age $109 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Much thinner: 0.8" vs 1.3" Much lighter: 140 g vs 215 g Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 14x Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching No built-in GPS common strengths of the 100 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
	Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix AW100 6 months newer $280	Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the SX230 HS) Smaller: Compact 110x64x22 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm Significantly thinner: 0.9" vs 1.3" Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.1 Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 14x No 24p support common strengths of the AW100 and SX230 HS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon ELPH 320 HS 1 year newer $249	Significant advantages of the 320 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Much smaller: Super compact 94x57x21 mm vs Compact 106x59x33 mm Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the 320 HS (vs the SX230 HS) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 14x Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching No built-in GPS common strengths of the 320 HS and SX230 HS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
	Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS