Canon Powershot SX200 IS Review

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS





Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

The SX200 IS compared to an average CD disc.


Powershot Sx200 IS Features:

  • 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor for up to 4000x3000 pixel images
  • 12x optical 28-336mm (35mm equivalent) zoom
  • Optical Image Stabilization (IS) technology
  • Built-in, Auto pop-up/retract flash unit
  • Large 3.0' wide view LCD with 230,000 pixels
  • Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV display
  • Compact and light weigh body (4.06 x 2.38 x 1.48 in., 7.76 oz)
  • Advanced TTL autofocus system with focus-assist lamp
  • Canon's Face Detection and i-Contrast technologies
  • Easy, Auto, and 17 scene modes for beginners
  • Program, Aperture priority, shutter priority, and full Manual advanced exposure modes
  • Continuous 0.8fps shooting until memory is full
  • HD (1280x720 or SD (640x480, 320x240) movie recording at 30fps up to 4GB
  • Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot
  • Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
  • White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
  • Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second (Long Shutter up to 15 secs.)
  • Auto noise reduction with 1.3 sec or longer shutter speeds
  • Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
  • Built-in microphone and speaker
  • Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included
  • Direct print and PictBridge Compliant
  • High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac
  • SD/SDHC and MMC/MMC+/HC MMC+ card storage


The PowerShot SX200 IS Digital ELPH is available now, and comes in three color schemes (Red, Black, or Blue). The camera kit include a battery pack and charger, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a wrist strap, and Canon's software suite. The kit carries an estimated retail price of US$349.99.

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