Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Pentax K-x
K-x vs K-r
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Canon SX210 IS
SX210 IS vs SX230 HS
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Successor: |
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Canon SX260 HS
SX230 HS vs SX260 HS
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Model Number: |
K-r |
SX230 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$849.95 |
$349.99 |
Street Price: |
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$269.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-10-15 |
2011-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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7.7 oz
(218 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(125 x
97 x
68 mm)
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4.2 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(106 x
62 x
33 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.53 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.9 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.4 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
750 |
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Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.6 |
3.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25)
640x480 (25)
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1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/6/3/1.5)
640x480 (30/120/6/3/1.5)
320x240 (30/240)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
n/a |
Lens: |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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28 -
392mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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5 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
14.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/3.1 (W) / f/5.9 (T) to f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
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461,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual |
Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority |
Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filter (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
Auto, Manual (3 levels), Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
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Connections (extended): |
IrSimple infrared data transfer |
Mini HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.31 |
2.03 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.31 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
17 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.6 |
3.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
30 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.11 seconds |
0.40 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.53 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.098 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.15 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.097 seconds |
0.090 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s
Live View:
Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s
Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s
Prefocused: 0.335s |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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6.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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210 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
470 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI109 |
Proprietary NB-5L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109 |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW110 |
Canon software suite |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red. |
Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full HD 1080p24 movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Built-in GPS geo-tagging, Movie Digest. Available in black, blue and red. |