Canon PowerShot SX230HS 12.1MP Compact Digital Camera - Black
14x Optical Zoom 28-392mm, HS System, 3" LCD, Full HD, 1920 x 1,080 Video Recording, Up to ISO 3200, Waterproof Case, With GPS tagging
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Line: PowerShotModel: SX230HS
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Canon PowerShot SX230HS 12.1MP Compact Digital Cameraa

The PowerShot SX230 HS takes great images anywhere with HS System, a 28mm wide-angle 14x optical zoom and Full HD movies. GPS tags your shots and logs your journey making it the ultimate travel compact.

Features

HS System (12.1 MP)

HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without the need for flash or a tripod. A high performance DIGIC 4 processor and high sensitivity image sensor give superior image quality in all situations.

28mm with 14x zoom and Optical IS

A wide-angle lens with a huge 14x telephoto reach of up to 392mm* (*35mm equiv.) allows you to frame exactly the shot you want, whether shooting panoramic landscapes or zooming in on distant subjects. The optical Image Stabilizer provides a 4-stop benefit so you can shoot 4 shutter steps slower than would otherwise be necessary to achieve a blur-free shot.

GPS* with Logger function

With GPS tagging, every picture you shoot contains key data on where and when it was taken while the GPS Logger can record your journey. Using the supplied software you can review your images and journey on a map.
*GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated including any restriction on the use of electronics.

Full HD with optical zoom. Dynamic IS and Stereo sound

High quality movies can now be recorded in Full HD 1080p format with stereo sound. The optical zoom can be used for filming while Dynamic IS reduces the effect of shake and movement while shooting on the move.

Wide 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD

Images are easy to frame thanks to a large 7.5 cm (3.0”) high resolution PureColor II G LCD. A tempered glass outer layer offers increased strength and excellent visibility in all lighting conditions.

Smart Auto

Smart Auto is truly automatic - detecting up to 32 different shooting scenes so you can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.

High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie

Capture fast-paced action using the High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement using Super Slow Motion Movie mode. Both modes provide dramatic and spectacular ways of recording fast-moving subjects.

Movie Digest & iFrame movie

Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos. The iFrame video format is a simple way to quickly import, edit and share video.

Manual Control

From semi-automatic Av and Tv modes to Full Manual the PowerShot SX220 HS gives you the choice to control one single aspect of the exposure or take complete control and be as creative as you want.

Waterproof Case

An optional waterproof case (WP-DC42) allows you to dive at depths down to 40m as well as protecting the camera from dust, dirt and damage.
Specification top
General
Model
SX230HS
Color
Black
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
12.1 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" CMOS
ISO Sensitivity
100 - 3200
 
Display
Viewfinder
-
LCD Size
3 inch
LCD Resolution
461,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
-
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
14x
Digital Zoom (x)
4x
Focal Length
28 - 392 mm
Aperture @ Wide
f/3.1
Aperture @ Telephoto
f/5.9
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
4,000
Max Resolution (V)
3,000
File Format
GPS Log
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frames Per Second (FPS)
24
Sound Recording
Stereo
File Format
iFrame
PCM
H.264
MOV
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
Yes
Manual Exposure
Yes
Manual White Balance
Yes
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Lens shift
Print Compliance
DPOF
Waterproof
Optional Waterproof Case available (see accessories)
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
HDMI mini
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
NTSC/PAL
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Multimedia Card Plus (MMCplus)
HC MMC Plus
Multimedia Card (MMC) 
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
Playback: Minutes per Charge
240 min
Movie: Minutes per Charge
60 (L & M)
Photos: Count per Charge
210
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
223 grams
Width
106 mm
Height
62 mm
Depth
33 mm
 
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Overall score (1068)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.1/10
Expert score (34)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.2/10
User score (1034)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
 
Design (7)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Value for money (20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Features (19)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.6/10
Ease of use (17)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.8/10
Performance (11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.7/10
Picture quality (27)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.5/10
Overall quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.4/10
Display (14)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.8/10
PROS• good image quality • easy to use • low-light performance • nice features/settings • bright lcd
CONS• poor battery life
Expert Reviews
What Digital Camera
5 December 2011
Canon IXUS 230HS review
Despite featuring an 8x optical zoom, the IXUS 230HS still maintains a slim body and sleek design. The question is, how do its images weigh up? Read more ...
PROSStriking design, excellent LCD screen, good images
CONSLack of manual control, a few plasticky design touches, lacking some functionality of advanced IXUS models
8.8/10
Camera Labs
1 July 2011
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is the latest incarnation of Canon's highly popular pocket super-zoom. Announced in February 2011 to replace the year-old PowerShot SX210 IS, it's the first SX model to carry the HS suffix. Read more ...
PROSGreat image quality - best of peer group, 1080p24 HD video, GPS receiver, Good low light performance
CONSWide-end of zoom 'only' delivers 28mm, Flash pops up unnecessarily, Poor battery life, Chromatic aberration (colour fringing)
8.3/10
Digital Camera Review
28 April 2011
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Review
The Canon SX230 lives up to its "HS" High Sensitivity designation with improved low light performance over its SX210 predecessor. Read more ...
PROSExcellent Image Quality, GPS, Works well in low light, HD video is superb, Fully manual control
CONSGPS functionality could be better utilized, Design is last year's, Overexposure at telephoto focal range
8.0/10
User Reviews
dpreview.com
14 May 2012
My Oh My Oh My-----What do we have here?
I admit I swap out my side belt camera (camera I take everywhere!) about every year, 2 years at the most....I love trying out new pocket cameras. I've used the G10 (Lovely shots but too heavy for your belt or pocket.) Some Panasonic super zoom cameras (the images were fuzzy usually. Read more ...
PROSI admit I swap out my side belt camera (camera I take everywhere!) about every year, 2 years at the most....I love trying out new pocket cameras. I've used the G10 (Lovely shots but too heavy for your belt or pocket.) Some Panasonic super zoom cameras (the images were fuzzy usually.
CONSThe battery doesn't lasts very long. I have 2 extra batteries for it in my pocket, ready to go ---also at all times
7.2/10
Bestbuy
26 March 2011
GREAT CAMERA WITH TOMS OF FEATURES
I bought my Canon Powershot SX230HS camera mainly for the Zoom. I go to a lot of concerts and really wanted to zoom and get closer pictures. I haven't had a lot of time to read how to use this camera yet, but find that my pictures and videos still come out nice and clear just in Auto mode and a lot... Read more ...
PROS14X Optical Zoom
CONSA little bigger than other cameras with smaller zoom-but still not bad
8.0/10
J&R
12 June 2011
Auto-Flash Popup As Feature
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more ...
PROSEasy Auto-flash OnOff, Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD
CONSShort Battery Life
8.0/10