Canon PowerShot SX230 HS review

The big-zoom camera that remembers where you've been

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2011-05-27May 27th 2011

Compact cameras Review

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Scanning the specifications for Canon's latest high-zoom travel compact, it certainly looks as if the new PowerShot SX230 HS leaves very little to be desired.

Replacing the older SX210 IS, the SX230 HS offers an array of upgraded features that bring it bang up-to-date.

One of the most notable changes is that the old model's 14.1mp sensor has been replaced with a brand new 12.1mp BSI-CMOS, which features Canon's latest back-illuminated design and promises higher light sensitivity and lower noise levels in images.

The SX230 HS boasts the same big 14x optical zoom lens as its earlier incarnation, but adds Full HD (1080p) movie recording (compared to its predecessor's 720p offering), complete with stereo sound, as well as another of its headline features: built-in GPS.

With such a comprehensive feature-set, the SX230 HS looks set to lift the bar in the travel-zoom sector of the compact camera market - but can it put in a performance to match its specs?

Next Page: Canon SX230 HS: Build & handling

(Reviewed by Josie Reavely - TechRadar )

Tags: Canon, Compacts, PowerShot, Cameras, Superzooms

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catman74

July 30th 2011

3. I am in the market for a new superzoom, and cannot make my mind up. I have had this at the top of my list for a while, but now can't make my mind up between this, the nikon s9100, sony hx7v or hx9v (cashback offers on some sights bringing the price right down), panasonic tz20, and possibly the fujifilm f550. Would you rate the sx230hs as the top of this bunch or would you plump for something else? Image quality, zoom capability and 1080p recording capability are my priorities.

Thanks,

Andy

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jeffmeyer

May 31st 2011

2. Hi Scott - Not at all! We were very impressed by its image quality, focal range and variety of features. So much so we gave it four stars! We only had a few qualms with the camera, chief of which is its short battery life. But you can always take a second battery with you if you plan to be out shooting for a while.

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