Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera vs Canon 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 19identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Camera type
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:Compact camera
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:SLR Camera Kit
  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:12.1 MP
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:18 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:4000 x 3000 pixels
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:5184 x 3456 pixels
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:4:3, 16:9
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:3:2, 4:3, 16:9
  • Total megapixels
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:12.8 MP
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:19 MP
  • Focal length range
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:5 - 40 mm
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:17 - 85 mm
  • Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:28 mm
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:27 mm
  • Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
    • Digital IXUS 230HS 1/2.3" Compact camera:224 mm
    • 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS:136 mm

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Comparison of 230HS, 60D + 17-85mm IS + EF 70-300mm IS
95 specifications
Picture quality6 differ
Camera typeDiffersCompact cameraSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs12.1 MP18 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers4000 x 3000 pixels5184 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs1024 x 768,2816 x 2112480 x 480,640 x 480,720 x 480,1280 x 1280,1696 x 1280,1728 x 1728,1920 x 1080,1920 x 1280,2304 x 1728,2304 x 2304,2592 x 1456,2592 x 1728,3072 x 2304,3456 x 1944,3456 x 2304,3456 x 3456,3888 x 2592,4608 x 3456,5184 x 2912,5184 x 3456
Image stabilizerYesYes
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:93:2, 4:3, 16:9
Total megapixelsDiffers12.8 MP19 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.3"Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system6 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers5 - 40 mm17 - 85 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs28 mm27 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Differs224 mm136 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers34
Maximum aperture numberDiffers5.95.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs8/717/12
Lens typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon EF, Canon EF-S
Optical zoomKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusing2 differ
FocusTTLTTL
Focus adjustmentDiffersAutoAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesDiffersCentre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto FocusContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face trackingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure4 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 320080, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesDiffersAutoAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlProgram AEProgram AE
Light exposure correctionDiffers± 2EV (1/3EV step)± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringDiffersSpotCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity (min)Known for one100Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO sensitivity (max)Known for one3200Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutter3 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers1/2000 s1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedDiffers15 s30 s
Camera shutter typeDiffersMechanicalElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, ManualAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash guide numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 m
Flash recharging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 s
Video2 differ
Video recordingYesYes
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rateDiffers30 fps25 fps
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MOVMOV
Video resolutionsKnown for one320 x 240,640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Display1 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs461000 pixels1040000 pixels
Field of viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, ManualAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersFireworks, Museum, Portrait, Sports, SunsetClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effectsDiffersBlack&White, Neutral, SepiaNeutral
Self-timer delay2,10 s2,10 s
Camera playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMovie, Single image, Slide show
Camera file systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, Raw
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Live viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Playback zoom (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC 4
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Polycarbonate
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeKnown for oneNB-4LUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers22.1 mm144.5 mm
DepthDiffers98.8 mm78.6 mm
HeightDiffers56.8 mm105.8 mm
WeightDiffers140 g755 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other featuresidentical
Video capabilityYesYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEV -0.5 - 18
Camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 1/8000 s
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFine, Norm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144.5 x 78.6 x 105.8 mm
HDMI ports quantity11
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0, Video-out
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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