The SX230 features a 12.1 megapixel sensor and, as the name suggests, uses the HS system for improved low-light performance. It has built-in IS, which is particularly welcomed thanks to the 14x optical zoom lens (28-392 equivalent). Like the rest of the line, it also grabs 1080p video. It’s also the first Canon compact to come with built-in GPS, something we’re excited to see making its way into more models. The internal receiver colllects the latitude, longitude and altitude at the time of capture and bundles it with the EXIF data. It will hit shelves at the end of March for $350.
Standout Spec: GPS-enabled.
Product Specifications
| Sensor Size: | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Megapixels: | 12.0 |
| Optical Zoom Range: | 12 |
| 35mm Equivalent: | 28.00 mm |
| Maximum Aperture: | F/3.10 |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Size: | 3.0 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 461000 pixels |
| Minimum ISO: | 100 ISO |
| Maximum ISO: | 3200 ISO |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Burst Rate: | 8.10 fps |
| Media Type: | Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC) |
| RAW: | No |
| Video Capture: | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution: | 1080p |
| HDMI Port: | Yes |
| Height: | 2.4 inches |
| Width: | 4.2 inches |
| Depth: | 1.3 inches |
| Weight: | 8 ounces |
| Hot Shoe: | No |
| Rotating Screen: | No |
| Touch Screen: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder: | No |
| Body Colors: | Black, Red, Blue |
| Video File Format: | MOV H.264 |
| Audio File Format Points: | Linear PCM (Stereo |
| Price: | $350.00 |
| Model Number: | |
| SKU: | 5043B001 |