At A Glance

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.

Manufacturer’s Description

Travel the world with the new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera. It's the first Canon PowerShot to come with GPS technology that'll automatically tag your photos with time and locations. You can even view all the photos' locations on a map by using special bundled software. And with amazing features, such as the HS SYSTEM, 12.1 Megapixels, 14x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 1080p Full HD Video, the stylish PowerShot SX230 HS is your essential traveling companion!

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder None
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • A/V Output
  • Eye-Fi
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.16 inches
Depth 1.31 inches
Height 2.42 inches
Weight 0.491875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 28.0 mm
Maximum aperture 3.1
Focus features Manual Focus
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Very Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Superior
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Superior