Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Many years ago I had an Olympus OM-1 outfit, so I know something about cameras. I like my SX200is a lot. The build quality is very good. Image quality is, let's say, very acceptable on the low end and really good on the high end. The layout of the controls is totally logical.
There's no optical zoom during video shots, but that's not a minus for me. Just having that 12x optical zoom is a welcome luxury. And yes, that pop-up flash can get in the way when not needed. Do what I do- hold it down with a piece of tape when doing available light shots. No damage will result to the mechanism. I never leave the house without this SX200 camera in my bag.
I just got another refurbished SX200 unit for my sister. Refurbished has three grades- A,B, and C. Grade "A" has no scratches or blemishes.
Yes, there are other, more expensive, cameras that excel beyond the SX200. But until you're ready to spend $400+, this camera has enough quality and capability to keep you very happy.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

This camera has an amazing quality for it's price. The video works fine and it is great as secondary camcorder.

However recording only works in 1152 : 648 resolution. So if you are working with 1080i / 1080p footage it might infect the quality of your final product when rendering.

Another thing I noticed is that the pop-up flash sometimes gets in your way when holding and the video playback on the camera is difficult.

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS has a big display and 12X optical zoom. Face recognition works (almost) every time. 4 Self timers. Good P mode features.

This really is a magnificent camera for hobby photographers or Semi-pro Photographers.

4.5 / 5

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

The first and the most most most important thing that I would mention about this camera is that the picture quality is not so great....I had more expectations. My SX10IS (or even an old canon A series cam) used to give far far far more clear, crisp and lively pics than this one.....i am talking about the auto mode here. The colors dont seem vibrant and generally the pics look little washed out and drab. I am speaking from an amateur's perspective here. This is my main area of concern. Other useful points are as below:

Pros: Good Image stabilization , good low light performance (noise is considerably less), very compact yet with megazoom, bright LCD, light weight,good battery performance, good video quality.

Cons:Not so great picture quality,flash is in a really awkward position, the slot for HDMI and A/V cable has a very flimsy and poor quality plastic cover (I am always scared of breaking it),little slow (considerable lag between two successive shots),no optical zoom in video mode, the pictures look nice n bright on LCD but when downloaded on computer it kind of washes out

Summing it up....overall the camera is mostly fine in all respects but since it fails in the primary functionality of a camera i.e picture quality, I would say that it falls below my expectations.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

[...] I am a Canon fan and have recommended Canon to all my friends. This is the second time I am buying SX200 as a gift. Image quality, Video quality (for the price), size ..is all great! Auto focus if good and in macro mode too. Cons:User Interface for deleting image is hard to navigate, But useful if you need to select multiple images and delete.Flash of top left with auto pop, tough for some who hold the point & shoot with left hand too.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Great camera for the price, a little bulky which i dont like but other than that the camera is great.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

The zoom is great..it's compact so perfect for my travel career. [...]

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

This is actually our 2nd purchase of an SX200 IS. Bought one for my 18 year old son in Mar '09. After using it for a year, my wife wanted one as well. We have a Canon 40D for heavy duty work, which we love, but it can't go everywhere with us. The SX200 can. The zoom adds significant versatility to the camera. You need good lighting to max out the zoom, but we took long range shots at a daylight pro football game from the upper deck that were outstanding. Some have commented about the size, but to me, any smaller and this camera might become difficult to hold. The body is thicker on the shutter side and single-hand hold is pretty easy. Pics are very sharp for a small camera, and the pop-up flash, once you get used to it coming up automatically, has good range and works well. On 'Auto' with brightly lit backgrounds, the flash fills foreground objects automatically and makes for some great shots in tough lighting conditions. The SX200 IS also has an 'auto find' feature for faces in a shot. Honestly, I haven't read to understand how it works, but it finds and focuses on faces in the viewfinder quickly, again helping us take excellent images and making it very easy. The LCD screen is bright and sharp enough for most any lighting conditions. Battery life, to me, is very good. Don't have a backup and don't need one. Video isn't high def, but still very nice. Sound on video is probably the weakest aspect of the camera, as built.

We've bought two. If we needed one, I'd buy another. Good work by Canon on this camera.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

use it for recording and pictures. great zoom. don't like having to switch top to get to each type of picture.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I use this as an amatuer photographer. It is very easy to use and understand. The picture quality is great. The zoom is awesome. Only one small issue, the flash pops up under your left hand while holding...I hope its well built. I wonder over time if this will cause the motor to break. Low light is OK but nor great. Great economical camera at a great price from B&H.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I've had several Canon Elph's and Powershots and they've all been great. I got this one because of the long zoom lens but all of the other features did not disappoint me... I really love it. The only con is that the automatic flash raises up right where I usually hold the camera but It's not really a biggie.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Zoom is fantastic - and it is like looking at everything in HD!

I am no camera buff or expert, but I love this camera - so easy to use!

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I bought it as an alternative to my Nikon Coolpix 8800. I wanted something with comparable megapixel capacity and zoom but without the bulk. In general, the Canon seems to do the job, but its limitations, even as a snapshot camera, are worth mentioning for the guidance of potential purchasers.
Drawbacks: (1) perhaps the most important is the lack of a viewfinder. It limits the lighting situations in which the camera can be used and increases the susceptibility to camera movement, particularly when using high zoom settings. The latter problem is the result of having always to hold the camera away from one's face to view the screen, rather than against the forehead.
2. The size itself makes it very convenient to carry, but for a large man with large hands makes it somewhat awkward to handle and focus. It is almost TOO small, at least for me.
3. Shutter lag time is comparable to that of other digitals, as my numerous shots of animal rumps disappearing into the bush will testify.

On the positive side, the performance is pretty much as advertised, and image quality is quite good. For a serious digital photographer, which I am emphatically not, I would recommend it only as a SUPPLEMENT, rather than a substitute, for a more substantial camera with a viewfinder. For a casual snapshooter such as myself, it works well enough, provided one takes the trouble to make more than one exposure of the same scene for insurance purposes - but this is easy, particularly with a large-capacity SD card.
Battery life is marginal, and I strongly recommend carrying a fully charged spare at all times.

I recently used the camera on a five-week trip to Australia and got fair results, particularly of wildlife photos, but enjoyed the convenience of having it always with me without the heavy Nikon's tendency to bang about on the neck strap.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Very easy to use, great photo's!!

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Product is very well built and relaible.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

this camera is just brilliant, it has a great zoom and with the 12 megapixels and all the features every picture is beautiful. Plus the screens resolution is just amazingly clear. The price of the camera is just amazingly cheap is like half the price that cannon sells it.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I was looking for a point and shoot camera that my husband and kids could easily use but also one that would allow me some creative control with manual settings. This camera with the 12x optical zoom gives great telephoto range and with the 12.1 mega pixels you have lots of substance to work with when editing. I find myself using this camera more often than not, for those family snap shots. You can't go wrong with this camera.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Extremely easy to learn how to use. Great buy for what you get. Auto is the easiest mode and photos look as any I have ever taken with a digital camera. Love the way you can see the image in very low light. 12X zoom the best I've had in a digital camera. Get a 8gig card and the picture are endless.[...] There price was the best around. Would definately purchase again.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I really enjoy this compact little camera that has features like 12X Digital Zoom and 12 mp Sharp Clear images with a big 3 inch LCD image viewing Screen ! Although I like the high end SLR Camera for quality images I enjoy the portability of the SX200IS it is so easy to take along with you for those unexpected Photo opportunities ! Great companion for travel ! Love the Images and the ease of use ! Highly recommend to anyone ! Great value for the dollar !

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Easy to use and takes great pictures. Fantastic zoom for a point and shoot with an exceptionally strong flash.

Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I use the camera for all types off pictures. Very general use. It does everything I need it to do. It's a simple piont and shoot that is fairly compact and has a great optical zoom. The picture quality is good. The only problem is the flash. It pops up where you hold the camera. Its not that big of deal and is easy to get used to.