Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX200 IS
A810 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A810
SX200 IS | A810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX200 IS
A810 | SX200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A810 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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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 |