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Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A810 versus Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 2 years after the SX200 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A810 matches up against the SX200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX200 IS

 A810 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A810

 SX200 IS A810 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX200 IS

 A810 SX200 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon A810 versus Canon SX200 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A810 versus the SX200 IS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SX200 IS.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A810 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography info
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $329