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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SX210 IS
SX210 IS vs SX230 HS |
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| Successor: |
Canon SX260 HS
SX230 HS vs SX260 HS |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-H20 | SX230 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $279.00 | $349.99 |
| Street Price: | $269.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-15 | 2011-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
10.1 oz
(285 g)
includes batteries |
7.7 oz
(218 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.7 x
1.9 in. (107 x 69 x 47 mm) |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (106 x 62 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.58 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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 v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3) |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/6/3/1.5) 640x480 (30/120/6/3/1.5) 320x240 (30/240) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG4 | MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 380mm | 28 - 392mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 63mm | 5 - 70mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 14.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0 | f/3.1 (W) / f/5.9 (T) to f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 57x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection | Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 461,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 5.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash | Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports; Smile Shutter Button | 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 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | 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): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T) | 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: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG4 | MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 11.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Multi-connector | Mini HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.00 | 2.03 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.32 seconds | 0.40 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 seconds | 0.53 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.012 seconds | 0.090 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 11.0 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 290 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Info LITHIUM | Proprietary NB-5L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | Canon software suite |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. | 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. |
