Canon PowerShot SX230 HS


PowerShot SX230 HS
at a glance
4000 x 3000

14x optical zoom

3.0" lcd viewer

SD[HC][XC], [HC]MMC[+]

NB-5L Li-ion

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS review summary


camera date	Mar 11
pixels / class	12M	compact digital camera

overall rating		13 reviews
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS specifications

lens / zoom	28mm - 392mm (14x) (dig: 4x)
focus / macro	auto \| manual / 5cm
metering mode	evaluative, center-weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual / F3.1 W / F5.9 T
white balance	auto, 6 presets, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 15s - 1/3200s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 4 modes, red eye reduction, slow sync / 0.75m - 3.5m (iso auto)
viewfinder	lcd screen
iso ratings	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
image size	4000x3000, 2816x2112, 1600x1200, 640x480/ [16:9] 4000x2248, 2816x1584, 1920x1080, 640x360 / [3:2] 4000x2664, 2816x1880, 1600x1064, 640x424 [1:1] 2992, 2112, 1200, 480
image format	jpeg (exif 2.3)
image compr.	fine / normal
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 10s
video options	H264, with sound - 1920x1080 (24 fps); 1280x720 (30 fps); 640x480 (30 fps, 120 fps); 320x240 (30fps, 240 fps)
audio options	mono
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; A/V (NTSC/PAL), HDMI
storage	SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus
platform
extra features	optical image stabilization face detection histogram display GPS log [NMEA 0183 message format compliant] PictBridge compatible


Canon PowerShot SX230 HS links

Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
19Oct11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS review at DP*Interfaca
29Sep11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS review at dkamera (de)
15Aug11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at Zone-Numerique (fr)
10Jul11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS review at CameraLabs
15Jun11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at Imaging-resource
06Jun11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at at ePHOTOzine
03Jun11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at TrustedReviews
26May11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at PhotographyBLOG
04May11	Canon PowerShot SX230 at Focus-Numérique (fr)
19Apr11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS at Steves-digicams

Introductions, previews and other reviews
20Jul11	Compact Travel Zoom camera test at dpreview
16Jun11	Canon vs Fujifilm vs Panasonic vs Sony GPS Zoom
04Apr11	Canon SX230 vs Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX9V
News, guides, hints & tips
17Mar11	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS press summary
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Canon Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Canon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Canon Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS announcement clippings

The 14x genuine Canon optical zoom lens featured in the SX230 HS offers a huge zoom range to capture a wide range of subjects. The 28mm wide-angle setting allows the capture of wide, sweeping landscapes or fit more of a scene into a frame, and with the full zoom at a 392mm equivalent focal length, users can reach distant subjects without having to move. Canon's leading optical Image Stabilizer technology corrects camera shake, offering a 4-stop advantage to prevent image blur throughout the entire zoom range and when shooting in handheld in low light – capturing sharp, detailed images in all conditions.

Ideal for travellers or casual shooters, the camera's GPS unit will record where and when images are taken, allowing users to easily keep a record of the place and time their pictures are shot. Additionally, the GPS Logger facility can record the journey that users take, allowing them to later review their travels by using the supplied Map Utility software which integrates with Google Maps[3].

The camera shoots 1920x1080p Full HD movies at 24fps with stereo sound, capturing special moments with superb clarity. Users can also utilise the impressive 14x optical zoom to reach the most distant subjects during video capture, and Canon's Dynamic optical Image Stabilizer counteracts camera shake commonly recorded when shooting movies while moving, helping to produce smoother, sharper video footage. A movie record button also makes switching from stills to video instantaneous so action is never missed.