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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 3509B001
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- Bottom Line:
- More than just a point-and-shoot pocket megazoom, the Canon SX200 IS improves upon its forerunner, but not by much.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Black) price range: $359.95
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 04/28/2009
- Released on: 03/01/2009
The good: Compact body with wide-angle lens with 12x zoom; manual controls; very good photo and video quality for its class.
The bad: Mixed performance; no optical zoom in Movie mode.
The bottom line: More than just a point-and-shoot pocket megazoom, the Canon SX200 IS improves upon its forerunner, but not by much.
User reviews
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A solid megazoom with great images.
by tomserwin on July 11, 2009
Pros: A great optical zoom, manual controls, pop-up flash, great images, and a fairly compact size given it's large lense. It has fun and practical features.
Cons: May be too bulky for some users and some may not like the pop-up flash.
Summary: While very compact for a 12x optical zoom, it is still larger than other point-and-shoots on the market, especially when compared to something like the Canon Powershot SD780 IS. However, ...
Summary: While very compact for a 12x optical zoom, it is still larger than other point-and-shoots on the market, especially when compared to something like the Canon Powershot SD780 IS. However, it is relatively compact for what this camera does. it performs very well for a point-and-shoot and will out perform the smaller Canons. Personally, I prefer it over it's Panasonic competitor. Overall, it's a great camera.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This camera is great for almost anything you want to do
by Malafe6925 on June 10, 2009
Pros: Great auto feature, cool color accent, great video recording with barely any noise filtering, fast working zoom, 2 second start up... battery is so so, lasted pretty long
Cons: A bit bulky, manual doesnt help much you figure stuff out on your own
Summary: this product is amazing, love it love it love it.. my favorite camera, compared to the the Panasonic its amazing. takes great quality pics it is worth every penny, i ...
Summary: this product is amazing, love it love it love it.. my favorite camera, compared to the the Panasonic its amazing. takes great quality pics it is worth every penny, i would recommend for trips and etc just make sure you get more than 8 gb of memory you would want to take a lot of pictures once you see the quality
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Error message and the lens wouldn't retract
by lars364 on June 16, 2009
Pros: The camera took really great pictures, especially outside. I took a few at my daughters pre-school graduation that weren't so good. It was inside and from a distance, the pictures were very dark and fuzzy.
Cons: Error Message. Within a week of using this camea, I got a lens error message and the lens would not retract. I was finally able to get the lens to retract by pushing (forcing) it to close.
Summary: From my research about this fatal error message (Lens Error:Restart Camera), once you get that, your camera is on it's last legs. It's very expensive to fix ...
Summary: From my research about this fatal error message (Lens Error:Restart Camera), once you get that, your camera is on it's last legs. It's very expensive to fix and Canon won't replace the camera. Do your own research about the probelm before buying.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Shutter Lag???
by kingtrac on May 29, 2010
Pros: I really went for this camera once I noticed the zoom length combined with the small size of the camera. This camera should allow me to take a carry light on an airplane for a trip to my home town while allowing me to take scenics and family pix.
Cons: SHUTTER LAG!!! Has anyone else had prolems with a very long shutter lag? By the time the camera actually takes the image the child has been gone for ten minutes.
Summary: If I can get the shutter lage problem worked out I will be VERY happy with this camera. I have always been Happy with Canon Cameras (Since 1981).
Summary: If I can get the shutter lage problem worked out I will be VERY happy with this camera. I have always been Happy with Canon Cameras (Since 1981).
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great pics for the family
by 808dad on May 14, 2009
Pros: beautiful pictures, great zoom, plenty of features
Cons: can be a little slippery
Summary: Overall, this camera is a little on the high end for those families that want a great camera to capture all of their family shots. However if you dont mind ...
Summary: Overall, this camera is a little on the high end for those families that want a great camera to capture all of their family shots. However if you dont mind paying alittle more, it's worth it when you see the picture quality. My wife and I love this camera!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Pictures - Terrible Audio
by janisfred on July 31, 2011
Pros: Pictures are clear and sharp. Plenty of options for those who don't want to use the manual settings.
Cons: Can't take pictures in RAW, and the audio portion of the video is just plain awful. It's ok at recording conversation, but if you try to record anything where the decibel level is high (concert, sporting events) - the audio will be almost inaudible
Summary: Buy it for the great images and video - but be wary if you plan to use this as your primary video caamera
Summary: Buy it for the great images and video - but be wary if you plan to use this as your primary video caamera
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Love it!! High-quality pics and an amazing mega zoom.
by deedisanto on November 14, 2010
Pros: Great for everything! Landscapes, concerts, close-ups, people shots. The zoom is unreal and it always produces high quality pictures. HD video is amazing and works great with the zoom. Battery life is excellent. Makes you feel like a professional!
Cons: Being bulky can sometimes be an inconvenience but for me I think it just adds to the feel that it isn't your average camera. Pop up flash gives it an old school feel which I love but others may not.
Summary: 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 pictures ...
Summary: 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 pictures and videos and I can't stress enough how amazing the 12x optical zoom is. At a concert, for example, I can use it from lawn seats at an arena and get a clear shot of the stage and the performers that will make it seem like I was 10 rows away. I've never had any issues using it and am constantly recommending it to people because for the price it is so, so worth it.
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Excellent camera, but treat it with care!
by brackendale on September 15, 2010
Pros: Our family snaps are a huge step up from the Cybershot (obviously) but the video, image stabilizer and optical zoom is really great. I have used it for night time sports events and with the zoom have produced great shots that I use in sales briefs.
Cons: Like I said, the lens is delicate. I agree with other reviews that the flash is inconveniently placed. But hats all. No software problems.
Summary: The HUGE retractable lens is it's strength, but is also it's Achilles heel.
Summary: The HUGE retractable lens is it's strength, but is also it's Achilles heel.
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Lens error, restart camera.
by 4r4nd0mninj4 on February 14, 2010
Pros: Securely holds papers to ones desk. Stylish.
Cons: Lens error, restart camera.
Summary: Had the camera for about five hours. Spent two hours charging the battery and then took five or six pictures before it froze up on me with the lens sticking ...
Summary: Had the camera for about five hours. Spent two hours charging the battery and then took five or six pictures before it froze up on me with the lens sticking all the way out. "Lens error, restart camera" Tomorrow I am taking this back and I don't think I will bother getting a replacement canon product. I will post more on my website as things develop.
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Excellent pics, excellent video, horrible sound.
by hgagnon on January 29, 2010
Pros: Pictures qulity is the best I ever took from such a small size camera. Easy to use but to get the really got ones, manual setting is preferable. Video is great, and does zoom no problem, while filming.
Cons: TERRIBLE MICROPHONE, anything louder than 10db sound like cr^^^. I just used it yesterday at a cincert and the sound is HORRIBLE. My old little Sonay 3.5 camera had a great sound in any condition.
Summary: I am really satisfied as for the pictures I took. I will keep it for the pictures, but I definitly will have to find something else for the video/sound ...
Summary: I am really satisfied as for the pictures I took. I will keep it for the pictures, but I definitly will have to find something else for the video/sound aspect of it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 3509B001
- 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.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 12.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 12,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Processor DIGIC 4
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Face Detection Face Detection Self-timer,
Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB,
Blink Detection technology - Digital Video Format H.264
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Evaluative,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Snow,
Night snapshot,
Beach,
Sunset,
Stitch assist,
Aquarium,
Indoor,
Foliage,
Kids & pets,
High sensitivity,
Night scene,
Fireworks,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Vivid Blue,
Vivid Green,
Vivid Red,
Positive Film,
Vivid,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Darker Skin Tone,
Lighter Skin Tone,
Color Accent,
Color Swap - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy - Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Canon,
12 x x Zoom lens - 5 mm - 60 mm - F/3.4-5.3 - Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 336 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.8 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 9 groups / 11 elements
- Features UA lens,
Aspherical lens,
Built-in lens shield Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator - Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 10 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 0.5 frames per second,
0.6 frames per second,
0.8 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Scene Detection Technology,
Resizing an image,
I-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system,
Exif Print support,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
FE lock,
Built-in speaker,
Motion Detection Technology,
AE lock,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output
Software
- Software Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5,
MS Windows XP SP2,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-5L
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCardplus - Image Storage Normal,
Fine JPEG 4000 x 3000,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 4000 x 2248 - Video Capture H.264 - 640 x 480,
H.264 - 320 x 240,
H.264 - 1280 x 720 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 1.5 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 7.8 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Red)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
12 x,
28 - 336mm F/3.4,
1/2.3",
CCD,
Optical -
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Black)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
12 x,
28 - 336mm F/3.4,
1/2.3",
CCD,
Optical -
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Blue)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
12 x,
28 - 336mm F/3.4,
1/2.3",
CCD,
Optical
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Manufacturer info
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- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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