Testseek.co.uk have collected 76 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS.
April 2011
(79%)
76 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
167 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Long 14x optical zoom
Very effective optical image stabiliser
Good low-light performance
1080p video
Large 3-inch LCD screen
Excellent overall image quality (sharpness
Sensitivity)
Sharp 1080p video with decent functions (zoom etc.)
Audio quality (stereo effect in particular)
Highend build and advanced settings (PSAM
Manual focusing)
Clear
Simple interface in Auto modes
Excellent image quality with a good level of sharpness and detail overall
As well as excellent stereo sound quality when shooting Full HD movies. The array of exposure modes on offer is excellent
As is the focal length range offered by the 14x optical zoom lens
Stunning picture quality
Image quality
Ease of use
Massive focal range
The editors didn't like
Poorly positioned pop-up flash
Expensive
Heavy
GPS feature drains battery quickly
Could be more responsive
Poor battery life
Annoying popup flash
Battery life is pretty poor and the constant battle with the pop-up flash can get a little tiresome. Results from the GPS system are patchy
With the camera struggling to find a lock when not out in an open space
The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS improves on the previous SX210 model primarily by offering more features at a cheaper price. In particular the addition of full 1080p HD movies makes the new SX230 a more than competent all-in-one camera for both photos an...
Very good image quality, Manual exposure and focus controls, Compact for a pocket megazoom camera, Good highspeed shooting performance,
Mediocre macro mode, GPS drains battery quickly,
Building on an already-excellent camera, the 14X-optical-zoom PowerShot SX230 HS adds a new sensor, 1080p video capture, high-speed shooting, and in-camera GPS to the mix. ...
14x optical zoom lens, in a small pocketable body. Sharp images. Good low light performance. Fast. Includes GPS for geotagging photos. High-res LCD.
1080p video capture limited to 24fps. No refocusing while recording video. 16:9 widescreen LCD isn't great for shooting 4:3 still images.
The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a top choice if you want a long zoom lens, plus bonus features like GPS, in a camera that can fit in your pocket. Buy it now...
The latest addition to Canon's powerful SX-series line of compact super-zooms, the PowerShot SX230 HS is the most advanced model yet. Building off the success of past models like the SX210 IS and SX200 IS, the SX230 drops the "IS" (Image Stabilization)...
Abstract: One of the most popular digital camera genres in recent years has been what some have called the "travel zoom". These compact cameras have typically featured lenses of around 10X - 14X, large LCDs, and HD movie modes. In 2011, camera manufacturers rea...
The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has good low-light photo quality for its class; excellent color; shooting options that encourage experimentation; and great-looking video quality
Its shooting performance, though good, lags behind the competition as does its GPS functionality. The battery life is short and the overall design could use some help, too
If you want a compact megazoom with manual controls, GPS, and excellent photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a good place to start.
Abstract: The highly-anticipated Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has landed in the infoSync labs. Read the full review here.Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Report Canon has been hard at work enhancing the wildly popular PowerShot SX210 IS. Meet the company's first ever GPS-e...
