Canon PowerShot
SX230 HS
 vs
Canon IXUS
300 HS

Canon IXUS 300 HS

Reasons to buy the Canon IXUS 300 HS

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Size
 Really small
Super compact 100x54x23 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
175 g
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
"If you want a compact megazoom with manual controls, GPS, and excellent photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a good place to start."
reviews.cnet.com | talking about the SX230 HS's overall-performance
"The noise and noise reduction are well balanced so you still get very good color and detail at these higher sensitivities."
reviews.cnet.com | talking about the SX230 HS's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/3200 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon SX230 HS
Zoom Significantly more zoom 14x vs 3.8x
Help
 Around 14x more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Lowest price Cheaper $239.00 vs $325.45
Help
 The best price we've seen is $86 cheaper (around 30% less)
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/3200s vs 1/2500s
Help
 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Learn more about
the Canon SX230 HS

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 300 HS
Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.1
Help
 At its widest zoom, the IXUS 300 HS's lens captures much more light (1.3 f-stops)
Size Significantly smaller 100x54x23 mm vs 106x59x33 mm
Help
 Around 40% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.9" vs 1.3"
Help
 More than 30% thinner
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 175 g vs 215 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Canon IXUS 300 HS Learn more about
the Canon IXUS 300 HS
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
240 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SX230 HS:Sensor shift, Lens
IXUS 300 HS:Lens
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
SX230 HS:1/3200s
IXUS 300 HS:1/2500s
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $366
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Compact

$270
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$372 - $430
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Travel zoom

$273 - $324
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Aperture Has a much narrower aperture
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon IXUS 310 HS

Canon IXUS 310 HS

Pro digicam

$320 - $405
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the IXUS 310 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Compare the IXUS 310 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$354 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $328
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

Travel zoom

$273 - $457
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-TZ20 vs the PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon IXUS 300 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Digital IXUS 1000 HS

Canon Digital IXUS 1000 HS

Travel zoom

$299 - $444
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Digital IXUS 1000 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS
Canon IXUS 115 HS

Canon IXUS 115 HS

Compact

$230 - $241
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the IXUS 115 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

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