Testseek.co.uk have collected 73 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS.
April 2009
(79%)
73 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: When Panasonic launched the Travel Zoom TZ1 back in February 2006 the Japanese electronics giant established a profitable new niche within the digital camera market: the compact superzoom. For a short while the companys TZ series was the only digit...
Slimmest PowerShot SX yet, Speedy, reliable performance, Smooth interface and great auto modes, Excellent zoom range, 720p video capture,
Several mildly irritating optical concerns, Noisy images above ISO 400, Manual controls could be easier to use, Popup flash is flimsy, Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Specifications, Sensor 12.1 megapixel (effective), 1/2.3" CCD, Zoom 12x (28336mm) zoom, f/3.45.3, LCD/Viewfinder 3.0", 230Kpixel TFT LCD, Sensitivity ISO 801600 (3200 at reduce resolution), Shutter Speed 151/3200 seconds, Shooting Modes
On the one hand, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is both seemingly everything our editorial staff looks for in a camera, and everything we've come to expect from Canon. It's a solid, better-than-average performer in most respects, with great zoom range, w...
12x zoom in a pocket camera, HD movies in the 720p format, Full manual control over exposure, Good auto mode and helpful hints.
No optical zoom while filming video, Flash always raises at power-up, Pointlessly slow 0.8fps ‘burst’ rate, Some coloured fringing in corners.
As we said at the top of this page, the PowerShot SX200 IS is Canon’s first attempt at a pocket super-zoom, and it’s certainly impressive, packing a 12x zoom, 3in screen, HD movies, an HDMI port and full manual control into a pocketable form f...
The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is an excellent first attempt at a travel-zoom camera, but ultimately it cant quite match its main rival, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7. Starting with the positives, the SX200 ISs main point of differentiation is the PASM ...
Abstract: LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 10 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a f...
Abstract: Traveling photographers are a picky bunch. They want a wide focal range in order to capture everything from broad vistas, to the eyeballs of scampering wildlife. They also want good quality, without the bulk and expense of DSLRs. Enter cameras like th...
Canon’s budget advanced compact is a major architectural departure from last year’s PowerShot SX110 IS. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS sports a 28mm wide-angle lens, 12x optical zoom and packs in 12-megapixels. But can the PowerShot SX200 IS han...
Very good photo quality (in good light), 12X optical zoom with a nice 28 336 mm range, Compact body for an ultra zoom; stylish and welldesigned, Optical image stabilization, Sharp 3inch LCD display with very good outdoor and light light visibility, Ful...
Noise reduction causes detail loss above ISO 200 in low light, ISO 400 in good light, Tends to clip highlights; some purple fringing, as well, Anemic, slowtocharge flash, Optical zoom not usable in movie mode, No multipoint autofocus or live histogram ...
The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is a very capable and compact ultra zoom camera. It offers very good photo quality, a 28 - 336 mm lens, a nice combination of automatic and manual controls, a large LCD, and a HD movie mode. Its not perfect though; it has ...
Impressive focal range from wide angle to telephoto, Compact and pocketable, Full manual controls, Improved styling over its predecessor
Aperture has gone from f2.8 to f/3.4, Slippery plastic makes it easy to drop, A bit pricey, LCD resolution could be better
The compact ultrazoom market has become a relatively crowded space, giving consumers a lot of choices. Its not surprising given that these cameras are among the most versatile on the market, with impressive zoom ranges from wide angle to a solid te...
