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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 13 months before the SX210 IS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the SX210 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 SX200 IS SX210 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX210 IS SX200 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010May 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 SX200 IS SX210 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SX210 IS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SX210 IS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SX210 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 220 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $226