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Reviewed:
Jul 2011
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GPS-enabled 12MP compact superzoom with manual controls, 3 inch LCD and 14x(28-392) zoom lens. Users have the option to shoot Super Slow 340 x 240 movies at 240fps and 1080p24 Full HD video. There is also a Movie Digest mode that records a short video clip right before shooting a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a VGA-resolution video. Canon offers an optional waterproof case for this model.
Overall, the Canon Powershot SX230 HS has a lot going for it, with an elegant body and consistent performance in key areas like autofocus, zoom, and white balance. In a wide variety of shooting situations, we were able to produce very pleasing photographs without too much hassle, which is the entire point of this class of camera. Even when the going got tough, indoors and at night the Canon continued to produce quality photographs.
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| Announced: | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Price range: | $279 - $330 |
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| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | ? |
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| Uncompressed format | No | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 – 392 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 14× | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | None | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 461,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | None | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.1 - F5.9 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 3.5 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3.2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini Connector) | ? |
| Wireless | EyeFi | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 210 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | BuiltIn | |
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