Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Digital Compact Cameras)

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"A great one with nice features"

By dingdeep (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

as said, a myriad of features.I use this 4 my daily life and see this to be an interesting affair

Zoom and clarity in images

popping flash. Got adjusted though

Apr, 2010 2010-04-03   4

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

By Flore (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Using the camera on auto gives excellent results, automatically changing from general views to macro or bright sunlight. The zoom is very good for a camera of this size. Battery life is good. It feels good in the hand and is very easy to operate. ...

Camera strap is too short. I like to attach the camera to a belt or bag in order that if it is dropped, it won't hit the floor or more important, others have little chance of removing it from your possession

Nov, 2010 2010-11-01   5

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

By Philip (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Amazing camera all round

The flash keeps popping up and there is no zoom on video mode

Oct, 2010 2010-10-31   5

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The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is remarkably equipped for what's ostensibly a point-and-shoot camera. Sure, the wide-angle lens with 12x zoom in a ...

Manufacturer's Description

Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

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alaTest has collected and analysed 1723 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability. The zoom is also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the shutter and features. Opinions are divided on the flash.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 86 4.3

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The SX200 IS is a big departure from the bulbous plastic designs of previous SX-series cameras.

Jun, 2009 2009-06-23   3

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS review

By Tim Moynihan (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Canon's PowerShot SX200 IS has a 12x optical zoom lens, which reaches from 28mm on the wide-angle end to 336mm on the telephoto end. That alone is a major selling point for this camera, and it just gets better when you factor in its image quality and...

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is one of those rare point-and-shoots that are as easy to use as they are versatile, thanks to its intuitive controls, its big-time zoom lens, its addictive in-camera features and its stellar image quality. We can't find...

If you're not put off by its bulkier-than-usual size, it's a great buy.

Jun, 2009 2009-06-26   4

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

By Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

With 12x zoom and 12MP, Canon's latest travel camera takes on the Panasonic TZ7

The PowerShot SX200 IS is a rare camera, a genuinely good all-rounder. It has an attractive modern design, good build quality, comfortable easy-to-use handling, a wide range of user options and full manual exposure control. It performs well in a wide...

It's just a pity it's so expensive, and that the competition is so good.

May, 2009 2009-05-16   4

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By Matthew Richards (techradar.com)

The daddy of Canon's compact camera line-up

12x Zoom ; Good image stabiliser ; Decent selection of shooting modes ; Excellent images

No otical viewfinder

Apr, 2009 2009-04-02   4.5

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS review

By Rod Lawton (cnet.co.uk)

On paper, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS looks great. In the flesh, it's a disappointment. It's bulky, has annoying design and control issues, and the picture quality is variable. It's still a versatile camera that can be used to take great pictures, but...

Effective image stabilisation ; 12x zoom range ; Decent range of manual modes

Pop-up flash ; Spinning control dial ; Mediocre picture quality

Conclusion The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS' manual exposure modes might tempt keen photographers, but these are undermined by the awkward controller. The image stabilisation is good, but the pictures are average. You'd have to be a real Canon fan to pick...

Apr, 2009 2009-04-21   3.1

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By Leonard Goh (asia.cnet.com)

This compact superzoom shooter is a mini powerhouse that packs plenty of features but it is not without flaws.

28mm wide-angle lens; good range of exposure options; impressive HD video quality; flash output control

Image quality could be better; obtrusive flash mechanism; slow burst mode capture

The SX200 IS is a decent camera to get if you are a Canon user. The shooter houses all the essential knick-knacks such as a wide-angle lens and HD video-recording function that keeps it in line with its competitors' models. However, we were surprised...

That could be the ultimate dealbreaker for this point-and-shoot. There are other compact superzoom cameras to consider, such as the Lumix DMC-TZ7 (which we will review soon) and the WB500. So keep your options open if you're shopping for such a shooter.

Apr, 2009 2009-04-27   3.5

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Canon Powershot SX200 IS

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The Canon Powershot SX 200 IS is amongst the many cameras that Canon has under its belt. Highly rated due to its sleekness as well as impressive picture quality, the camera is able to capture on almost all angles and shot lengths. It comes along with a...

This enables you to not only view the images well, but also edit and set up various printing variations. Through the electrical viewfinder, the camera furthermore enables you to view images sharply and you can enhance this even further by switching on...

Moreover, through the latest technology of the auto smart shooting ability, the camera not only gives you unprecedented image qualities but also images that reflect the surrounding with vivid colours as texture.

Apr, 2010 2010-04-17   3

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Canon PowerShot SX200

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This camera is full of features, it has the ability to shoot photos in an extremely high quality, 12.1 megapixels, which allows you to make your videos large or crop them while still keeping them clear and crisp. The 12x optical zoom that this camera...

This camera is actually available in a number of different colours, black, blue and red. No matter which colour you choose the Canon PowerShot SX200 does look fantastic. The camera is very light and small too which is very surprising considering the...

Even when the settings are not perfect for taking photos you can still get photos of the best quality using the Canon PowerShot SX200 as it uses technologies to improve quality and keep your photos clear and crisp overtime!

Mar, 2010 2010-03-18   3

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

By Nilofar Hadjanadjiboudine / Renaud Labracherie (digitalversus.com)

What's that strange thing on the top of my SX200? Oh, the piece of tape? No, that's an accessory. That's there to keep the flash down. The flash pops up (and closes again) automatically each time you start the camera up and it's impossible to keep it...

Wide angle lens zoom and effective stabilizer ; 720p video, 30 i/s ; A,S and M priority modes ; Overall nice and responsive ; HDMI link on the camera

Burst a bit slow at 1 i/s and no Raw ; No exposition histogram when focussing ; No optical zoom during video ; No stereo sound in video ; LCD screen only 230,000 points

The Canon SX200 is an excellent choice both for the camera dunce and the better informed aficionado. Rapid and giving good quality images when there's enough light, it joins the direct competition, the Panasonic TZ7, at the top of the podium with...

Pretty annoying, it gets in the way, hooks onto things and for no good reason. So the solution is the piece of tape (removable if possible as the flash does come in handy from time to time).

Feb, 2010 2010-02-09   4

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

By Josie Reavely (digicambuyer.co.uk)

A compact camera with a colossal zoom range

The SX200 IS is a good all-rounder: solidly built, with a versatile zoom range and some excellent features

Sep, 2009 2009-09-22   3

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from asia.cnet.com. This user review was collected in 2010-04-03, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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"A great one with nice features"

as said, a myriad of features.I use this 4 my daily life and see this to be an interesting affair Zoom and clarity in images popping flash. Got adjus

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alaTest has collected and analysed 210 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2003 to May, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 83 out of 100.

  183 Users positive 27 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Oct, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 90 out of 100.

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It took me time to decide

After 2 solid weeks of reading scores of professional and general public reviews on the Canon Powershot 200sx I took the plunge and bought it. As this

Canon Powershot SX200 IS

I bought this camera recently as I purchased a Canon EOS1000D DSLR and I wanted a compact digital with a large zoom for the times when I didn't feel l

  2 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from dooyoo.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2009-06-16, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Canon Powershot SX200 IS

I bought this camera recently as I purchased a Canon EOS1000D DSLR and I wanted a compact digital with a large zoom for the times when I didn't feel l

  1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2009 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 100 out of 100.

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Great Camera

Replaced the awesome FUJI F31FD with this and have not looked back. If you take time to set up a shot the photos are wonderful. Have installed a 16GB

excellent performance of this all round camera

Bought this for taking away to a big holiday in South Africa and wasn't disappointed. I used it daily, switching it on/off throughout the day, using z

  2 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2010 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 87 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Using the camera on auto gives excellent results, automatically changing from general views to macro or bright sunlight. The zoom is very good for a c

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Amazing camera all round The flash keeps popping up and there is no zoom on video mode

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Easy to use and plenty of manual settings for more creative photography. Fast in operation and produces mainly good results. Large clear screen. Has

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Compact with long zoom, wide angle, takes good, well-exposed pictures. Excellent "all purpose" camera As everybody else says, the pop-up flash gets in

  7 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from reviewstop.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from May, 2009 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from reviewstop.co.uk is 92 out of 100.

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Packs a punch

Very pleased with the Canon PowerShot SX200. Pop-up flash is no real problem - just need to remember to keep fingers out of the wa...

Great camera, very happy

I'd rather give this Canon PowerShot SX200 camera 4.5 stars, I'm very happy with it. I was looking for something to take hiking th...

Simply the Best

I wont go into technical jargons here but to put it in a simplistic way...... it's the best £260 i've spent this year. Forget abou...

canon powershot sx200

This Canon PowerShot SX200 camera is very easy to use & the picture quality is excellant,colours come out as you see them.The only...

  5 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 67 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Jul, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 68 out of 100.

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Great Pictures - Terrible Audio

Buy it for the great images and video - but be wary if you plan to use this as your primary video caamera Pictures are clear and sharp. Plenty of opt

Love it!! High-quality pics and an amazing mega zoom.

I've had this camera for a year and have taken it to a ton of concerts, vacations, and have used it around the city. It always produces quality pictur

lens locks up/ stay away/ spend much less

Camera does a lot but there is NO information to tell you how to use it. Is an instruction manual too much to ask for and you can't even buy one. The

A camera that lives on you."

This camera was an upgrade from my Canon Powe...  Excellent quality megazoom. A bird I shot on a tree outside my window fills the picture w/full deta

  47 Users positive 20 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from digitaltrends.com. This user review was collected in 2009-07-09, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

This camera is simply amazing. With the 12x zoom you can literally zoom in on a pimple and see all the gory details. The features on this camera are

  1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 26 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS from dpreview.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 81 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

I absolutely love this camera! High quality is right there and obvious from the moment you feel it in your hand. (It feels great and has perfect bal

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Nice little beast So far so good, but flash is so annoying, hope for some firmware update

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

I test this SX200 for few days and like most of the last compact cameras the sensor don't satisfied to much. For be one of the biggest compact on this

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

I purchased this camera just prior to Christmas '09 after hours and hours of reading reviews and comparing models. I finally chose this one because of

  23 Users positive 3 Users negative

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS: product specifications

Brand

Canon (See all Canon Digital Compact Cameras)

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Canon NB-5L
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Pop-up flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
Compact
Supported Flash Memory
MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCardplus/MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
3.8cm
Height
6.1cm
Weight
220g
Width
10.3cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
3in
Diagonal Size (metric)
7.6cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Aquarium / Beach / Fireworks / Foliage / High sensitivity / Indoor / Kids & pets / Landscape / Night scene / Night snapshot / Portrait mode / Snow / Stitch assist / Sunset/Landscape / Portrait mode / Stitch assist / Fireworks / Night scene / Sunset / Indoor / Foliage / Beach / Kids & pets / Night snapshot / Snow / High sensitivity / Aquarium
Header
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
SX200 IS
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon PowerShot
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/3.4-5.3
Max Focal Length
60mm
Min Focal Length
5mm
Optical Zoom
12
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Colour
Black
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.3 / 1/2.3"/1/2.3"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
11 mm ( 1/2.3 ) / 11 mm ( 1/2.3" )/11 mm ( 1/2.3" ) / 11 mm ( 1/2.3 )
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Resolution
12.1Megapixel
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Built-in / Yes
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Video Input
Digital Video Format
H.264
Digital Zoom
4
Face Detection
Built-in / Yes
ISO (Max)
3200
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100 / ISO 800 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 1600 / ISO 3200 / ISO auto/ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 / ISO 400 / ISO 80 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Special Effects
Black & White / Sepia / Vivid / Colour Accent / Colour Swap / Lighter Skin Tone / Darker Skin Tone / Vivid Green / Vivid blue / Vivid Red / Positive Film/Black & White / Colour Accent / Colour Swap / Darker Skin Tone / Lighter Skin Tone / Positive Film / Sepia / Vivid / Vivid blue / Vivid Green / Vivid Red
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
 None

Manufacturer's Description


Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

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