| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 9th of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 7th of 63 in Extended Zoom
- 10th of 27 in Powershot
- 12th of 74 in 12 Megapixels
- 16th of 82 in Canon
- 7th of 105 in $200 - $300
Canon Powershot SX200 IS Details
Editors' Comments
[Read our full Canon SX200 review] Canon has now entered the compact zoom market that Panasonic has typically dominated with a compact 12x zoom camera that has a vintage, rangefinder-like aesthetic. The Canon Powershot SX200 IS is clearly aimed at cameras like the Lumix ZS3, which provide long-range zooms in tiny, compact bodies. The SX200 IS provides strong competition with a 12x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens, as well as a high-definition movie mode with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. This has sold well because of the Canon name, but we prefer the Panasonic ZS3 -- same features, lower cost, and it's tough to beat Panasonic's long history making these type of cameras.
Canon SX200 IS Specifications
- 12.1 megapixels
- HD movie mode with sound (1280 x 720, 30 minutes / 4GB); HDMI output
- 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Face detection auto focus
- 28mm wide-angle lens
- Image stabilization
- JPEG file format
- ISO 80-1600
- Auto and manual exposure
- 3.0-inch LCD display
- Secure Digital memory card storage
- Lithium-ion battery
Roundups featuring Canon Powershot SX200 IS
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Canon Powershot SX200 IS Review
Despite a few minute design concerns, the 12.1-megapixel Canon SX200 performed quite well, yielding high-quality still photos and extraordinary high-definition video. Its 12x optical zoom lens is just the icing on the cake. By Michael Patrick Brady -
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"Fun zoom," isn't an official, industry-recognized term. It's just what we like to call the range of point-and-shoots with good picture quality, ease of use, portability, and big zooms. They're kind of like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord of digital cameras--solid, mid-range products that are built to perform well, even if they aren't the most glamorous or luxurious out on the market. See how we rate four of them below.
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3511B001 |
| UPC | 013803107869 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2009 |
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| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
