• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX230 HS advantages over Fujifilm XP80

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    392 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm XP80 advantages over Canon SX230 HS

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Slower slow-motion
    320 fps vs 240 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    10 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    16.4 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Great zoom range from 28mm to 392mm equivalent; Full HD and slow-motion video; excellent print quality.

  • Low battery life; some chromatic aberration; flash pops up when powered on every time.

  • Read our Canon SX230 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung HZ35W

Canon SX230 HS
Samsung HZ35W
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Fujifilm XP80
Samsung HZ35W
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ35W

Compared to Canon SX210 IS

Canon SX230 HS
Canon SX210 IS
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

Fujifilm XP80
Canon SX210 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP80 vs Canon SX210 IS

Compared to Olympus SZ-10

Canon SX230 HS
Olympus SZ-10
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Fujifilm XP80
Olympus SZ-10
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SZ-10

Compared to Fujifilm XP100

Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm XP100
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP100

Fujifilm XP80
Fujifilm XP100
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XP80 vs Fujifilm XP100

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm XP120
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP80
Fujifilm XP120
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher-res screen

Compare Fujifilm XP80 vs Fujifilm XP120

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