Reasons to choose PowerShot SX20 IS
Released in 2009, PowerShot SX20 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
vs Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX20 IS28 mm²
PowerShot SX230 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX20 IS and PowerShot SX230 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX20 ISMetricPowerShot SX230 HS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
560 gWeight223 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
4 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)BatteryLithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX20 IS and PowerShot SX230 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SX230 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX20 IS and PowerShot SX230 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX230 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX230 HS
Released in 2011, PowerShot SX230 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 223 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.