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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red)
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The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera features 12.1 megapixel resolution in an elegant, classic design. From wide cityscapes to the play at second base, the 12x optical zoom keeps pace with your demanding digital lifestyle. Canon's newly developed Smart AUTO Mode makes perfect pictures as easy as point and shoot. Utilizing a set of predefined shooting situations, the SX200 intelligently analyzes your composition to select the best exposure, color, and contrast--even under harsh lighting conditions. Advanced Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, flash, and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Industry-leading features in a retro-classic design make the SX200 the stylish camera of choice for capturing all of your digital memories.
- Incredible 12x Wide-angle Zoom Lens
- The 12x wide-angle optical zoom lens provides a 35mm focal range equivalent of 28-336mm and helps to bring your subject closer with razor-sharp precision and stunning life-like color. In addition, the camera is equipped with a 4x digital zoom, which combined with the optical zoom provides an incredible 48x total zoom range for capturing even the smallest details of your subject.
- Smart AUTO Mode
- Concentrate on your subjects--let the camera handle the pictures. Canon's Smart Auto mode analyzes your shooting conditions with 18 pre-defined scene settings. From a wide, floral landscape to a night on the town with friends, the SX200 intelligently captures your memories--maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Canon's optical image stabilizer counteracts camera shake caused by hand shake. Vibration sensors detect the angle and speed of hand movement and send this information to the processor, allowing the camera to compensate. This adds stability to hand-held, telephoto and moving shots and enables shooting at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower with no noticeable increase in image blur.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor with iSAPS Technology
- Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, providing faster startup, autofocus, and playback. iSAPS is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the DIGIC 4 processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
- 3" Pure Color II LCD
- The 3" LCD screen of the PowerShot SX200 IS has 230,000 pixels of resolution, and features a wide viewing angle for easy viewing, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. Smooth color transitions, high-resolution, and scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coatings make composing and viewing effortless, even under bright sunlight.
- Advanced Face Detection Technology
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Canon's advanced Face Detection Technology keeps every face in focus. Intelligent Contrast Correction, Red-eye Correction, and the latest focus-tracking technology deliver consistent sharpness and natural skin tones.
The Face Detection Self Timer allows the photographer to get into the picture by automatically detecting an increase in the number of faces and automatically making the appropriate exposure adjustments. Place the camera on a stand or tripod, initialize the Face Detection Self-timer and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to enter the frame before taking the perfect shot.
- Blink Detection
- Canon's Blink Detection system uses the power of Face Detection to determine whether a subject in the previous shot had closed eyes. If closed eyes are detected, a "blink warning" icon appears, allowing you to re-take the shot before your subject or subjects leave the scene.
- High ISO Sensitivity
- The PowerShot SX200 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto (equivalent to ISO 3200) settings that reduce the effects of camera shake giving you greater flexibility under low-light conditions.
- HD Video Recording
- The PowerShot SX200 IS captures beautiful, broadcast-quality HD video! Capture a scene from that concert, a friend's wedding, or your recent vacation. Easily share your memories on your big screen HDTV by connecting the camera through the all-digital HDMI port.
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.4MP, Recorded: 12.1MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, QuickTime |
| File Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5-60mm f/3.4-5.3 (35mm film equivalent: 28-336mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 12x, Digital: 4x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.6' (50cm) - infinity Macro: 0.8" - 1.6' (2-50cm) Super Macro: 0.0" - 0.8" (0-2cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 80-1600 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | Up to 0.8fps |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.6' (0.48 m) - 9.8' (3.00 m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: High Res: 313 - Low Res: 3,073 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | 30 min HD / 60 min SD or 4GB |
| Audio Recording | Audio with Video Only |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 3.0" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V Out, HDMI (Type C) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.2 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Weatherproofing | Not Rated |
| Durability | Not Rated |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NB-5L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC30 AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.06 x 2.38 x 1.48" (103.0 x 60.5 x 37.6mm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz (220g) body only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Large clear LCD (12)
- Great picture quality (9)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Simple controls (8)
Cons
- Poor flash (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (16)
- Travel (13)
- Fun (8)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Low light (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Canon SX200 IS - A winner in my book
Having been a Canon photographer for years, I was not suprised when I opened the box and began reading the manual. This little powerhouse delivers digital SLR level amenities in a handheld package. From...Read complete review
Having been a Canon photographer for years, I was not suprised when I opened the box and began reading the manual. This little powerhouse delivers digital SLR level amenities in a handheld package. From full manual settings to very intuitive auto programs, it seems to cover the full range of photographer needs. The flash is more than adequate for this level of camera. The IS really works!
I love that this camera can get down to the sub-4.0f range. This happens in no small part because of the oversized lens opening, which is unique for a handheld of this size.
My only wish is that the HD video might produce a slightly larger output, but if I really need that, I'll go to an HD Camcorder.
Shutter recovery is fast and it's ready to shoot again quickly.
All in all, very happy with this new powerhouse from Canon.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Nice Camera with Tons of Features.
This Camera more than meets the requirements of a person who is transitioning from ultra-compact to compact or more serious ones. I got this camera for my wife as I was tired of her inept...Read complete review
This Camera more than meets the requirements of a person who is transitioning from ultra-compact to compact or more serious ones. I got this camera for my wife as I was tired of her inept (sony) ultra-compact that she carries most of the time. I was trying to make it my second camera as I am tired of taking my current super-zoom, and as I was in market for a dslr I thought this one would compliment the dslr for casual occasions.Pros.1.Great LCD Display.2.Great built-In Flash, too good for its class.3.Rugged looking body construction. 4.Light weight for its features, specially for me, who hated carrying the super-zoom.5.Great Indoor PicturesCons.1. The live display of the object while taking picture is not so great compared to the picture it takes. I don't know if this is a major drawback. I did play around to validate this in various lighting conditions. For me this is a major hindrance as I compose my image through the view finder, and the fact that this doesn't have one asks for a more truthful LCD screen.2. There are too many settings for the controls, if you wish to play around with the camera. I should say little too many, cause I honestly didn't even get one working properly. I didn't read the manual yet. May be, I might figure out how to use the controls one of these days.But aren't the controls supposed to work in one universal way, no matter what camera or which version of the camera you use. Yeah, this sounds more like me [*] about lack of uniform standard in the camera software world across major players. May be, google should extend its andriod like philosophy to cameras as well.3. Poor Construction of the battery hatch. It blends well with the silver side rims, but while using the hatch, you might find it more plastiky/fragile.4. Though the images look crisp in the camera's lcd screen, I am not yet impressed with them on my computer screen. I still need to play around with multiple images/compositions, to see if it is the composition with this camera or the composition itself.To sum it up, I think it all depends on who is using this camera. For a novice using the compact, you would be awed by its features/pictures and the zoom.For a photo-enthusiast, you would be irked by the live display and the complexity of the controls if you wished to use it. You would be happy with its compactness.For a serious-photographer, you might be generous to work around its flaws and feel in awe of its strengthsIt might be a replacement for a compact, but honestly it doesn't replace a super-zoom.
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Pros
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Too Large / Bulky
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
Great quality pics..... value for your money.
Get the red to save $$
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I like this camera because it has a 12x optical zoom which is great because I like taking close ups and it has a wide range/angle.
I like the big screen.
I don't like that the flash pops up, it's a bit annoying but not as terrible as they said on the videos I watched.
Another thing I don't like about this camera is that the optical zoom get's locked while shooting video.
Also the controls on the front right side are a bit small.
Overall I'm very happy with the camera. It has lots of great features
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
SIMPLE USE
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
Easy to use, nice and simple.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I actually bought this for my parents. I'm a pro photographer and can't buy junk even for my very non-professional parents. This camera beats any other point and shoot on the market. It has excellent image quality, incredible zoom length, and makes even the non-professionals look like they know something about photography.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
It is so easy to use and the photos are so clear! I love how large the screen is and the zoom is amazing!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I use this camera when my SLR feels to big and unpractical to carry around. Enough functionality and great zoom make sure that the camera meets most needs ie on travel.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Real estate interiors
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I shoot pictures of house iteriors, and candid friends shots as well. While in no way am I good at it, the pictures are! The wide angle part is what I wanted, and got. So a room can look its true size and shape, not like a tunnel. There is more to learn for me, but so far, it's easy to use and understand. From a novice.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
it is small. i can put my bag.i can carry everywhere whit me.And photos quality very high.i want tell just "its great".i like it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
Having been a Canon photographer for years, I was not suprised when I opened the box and began reading the manual. This little powerhouse delivers digital SLR level amenities in a handheld package. From full manual settings to very intuitive auto programs, it seems to cover the full range of photographer needs. The flash is more than adequate for this level of camera. The IS really works!
I love that this camera can get down to the sub-4.0f range. This happens in no small part because of the oversized lens opening, which is unique for a handheld of this size.
My only wish is that the HD video might produce a slightly larger output, but if I really need that, I'll go to an HD Camcorder.
Shutter recovery is fast and it's ready to shoot again quickly.
All in all, very happy with this new powerhouse from Canon.
Pros
- Lots of features
- Video quality excellent
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Sensitive to any movement
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
The Good - Great zoom, lots of fun color options while recording video, good video picture.
The Not-so-Good - very sensitive to movement. I can't quite find the right setting to fix this. I thought that image stablizer was supposed to take care of this but it seems it makes it a lot worse. I'm just an occasional picture taker but my Canon Powershot A610 was a lot less sensitive to movement and took some great pictures compared to this one. The Auto setting isn't near as good as choosing the correct setting yourself (i.e., indoor, portrait, landscape, etc). Some of my pictures have even been grainy for some reason. Guess I have a lot of playing to do before I get it right. Unfortunately, our baby is on her way tomorrow and my husband has little patience for learning something new on a camera that is supposed to be so much better, not to mention that cost so much more, than our older camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Flash is always up
- Long time between shots
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I normally shoot with a Canon 40D, but wanted a small camera to carry with me all the time. The SX200 fits the bill perfectly because it takes good pictures without taking up much room.
My only complaints are that the flash is up all the time, even when you don't need it & there's a long delay between shots. Overall, though, it's a nice little camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Battery gets warm
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
- Work
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
Great camera for taking to professional games and to functions where the 5D and gear is too much. The detail and crispness of the images are far better than any othe P&S I have owned. The pop up flash is so..........much better than the standard built in.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Auto settings
- Good picture quality
- Manual exposure control
- Many scene modes
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Complex menu structure
- No auxiliary flash option
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- wildlife
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
Family camera for novice user who wanted longer zoom than typical point & shoot. Easy to use at auto setting, but full control for more advanced user, although menu structure is complex.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I am a photography teacher. I recommend this camera to my beginning students. Easy to understand and easy to use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Great Picture Quality
- Large screen
Cons
- Long Lag time sometimes
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
This Camera more than meets the requirements of a person who is transitioning from ultra-compact to compact or more serious ones. I got this camera for my wife as I was tired of her inept (sony) ultra-compact that she carries most of the time. I was trying to make it my second camera as I am tired of taking my current super-zoom, and as I was in market for a dslr I thought this one would compliment the dslr for casual occasions.Pros.1.Great LCD Display.2.Great built-In Flash, too good for its class.3.Rugged looking body construction. 4.Light weight for its features, specially for me, who hated carrying the super-zoom.5.Great Indoor PicturesCons.1. The live display of the object while taking picture is not so great compared to the picture it takes. I don't know if this is a major drawback. I did play around to validate this in various lighting conditions. For me this is a major hindrance as I compose my image through the view finder, and the fact that this doesn't have one asks for a more truthful LCD screen.2. There are too many settings for the controls, if you wish to play around with the camera. I should say little too many, cause I honestly didn't even get one working properly. I didn't read the manual yet. May be, I might figure out how to use the controls one of these days.But aren't the controls supposed to work in one universal way, no matter what camera or which version of the camera you use. Yeah, this sounds more like me [*] about lack of uniform standard in the camera software world across major players. May be, google should extend its andriod like philosophy to cameras as well.3. Poor Construction of the battery hatch. It blends well with the silver side rims, but while using the hatch, you might find it more plastiky/fragile.4. Though the images look crisp in the camera's lcd screen, I am not yet impressed with them on my computer screen. I still need to play around with multiple images/compositions, to see if it is the composition with this camera or the composition itself.To sum it up, I think it all depends on who is using this camera. For a novice using the compact, you would be awed by its features/pictures and the zoom.For a photo-enthusiast, you would be irked by the live display and the complexity of the controls if you wished to use it. You would be happy with its compactness.For a serious-photographer, you might be generous to work around its flaws and feel in awe of its strengthsIt might be a replacement for a compact, but honestly it doesn't replace a super-zoom.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Flash stays up
- Lens intrudes on light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
I love shooting with this camera. I use a Canon 40D most of the time and was looking for a camera to run around with easily. The quality seems good in the pictures I have taken up to this point, even at sunset on the beach with people in the shot. The menu's are easily navigated and I didn't read the book. I love the fact that there are creative modes as well as easy modes this helps when I need to hand over my camera to a novice.
Cons:
SuperMacro & Macro the lens gets in the way of the light sometimes, and shots can be harder to compose, depending on the angle of the shot.
&
The pop up flash stays up when it's on whether or not you have the flash set to fire. Would have preferred it to be a pop-up when needed instead.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera (Red):
The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS digital camera is a very nice point and shoot. It is very easy to use. I like the compact body. The image stabilization is a nice feature. The 12X zoom was helpful for getting more detail into my long range shots.
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