Canon SX200 IS

Canon SX200 IS is Canon's Small Sensor Superzoom camera originally revealed on May of 2009. It includes a 12 MegaPixel, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000.

Canon introduced the more recent Canon SX210 IS (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to improve this camera.

The SX200 IS is scored #209 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and all round #932 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to check our Advanced camera search to get camera ratings based on your custom criteria.

Here is a diagram of various criteria used in the scoring system.

The Canon SX200 IS comes with a history of related cameras. Down below, you can view all previous and brand new models as well as key specifications.

You can look at the SX200 IS from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a shortlist of positives and negatives of the Canon SX200 IS based on criterias that are usually viewed as crucial in a camera.

The size of the sensor in the Canon SX200 IS is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 4000 x 3000 pixels using aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Optical). In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter can easily cause cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 12 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 80 - 1600. Sadly, RAW format is not supported which means that the user has less margin for error.

The picture below shows the SX200 IS's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The SX200 IS sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Canon SX200 IS weighs about 0.54 lb (247 grams or 8.71 oz) and features outer size of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5"). The weight of normal Small Sensor Superzoom camera is 387 grams so the Canon SX200 IS is lighter as compared with various rivals.

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Listed below is a visual of the Canon SX200 IS with a softdrink to help you have a sense of its size.

The top view here will illustrate the button layout on the SX200 IS.

The SX200 IS has a fixed lens having a focal range of 28-336mm making it a 12.0 x zoom which may not be huge however it will be very helpful in certain circumstances.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens will have an aperture of f3.4 and that is kind of sluggish and not ideal in low light conditions and you will probably struggle to capture good bokeh. You will also have to raise your ISO setting producing noisy files. For the long end, 336mm is brilliant zoom and comes to f5.3 which is really slow and you may have to apply slow shutter speeds.

The SX200 IS has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that include NFC and Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can send pictures and at times change settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.

Several apps also enable a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external monitor. Many cameras will allow you to recharge the battery using the USB socket.

The maximum video resolution in the Canon SX200 IS is 1280 x 720 and it can record in Motion JPEG format. 720p is terrible by today's standards. You should target a minimum FUll HD resolution for good video. The body doesn't feature a mic and headphone port which means you have absolutely no control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to purchase another camera if you want better sound in your video clips.

There is no weather sealing for the Canon SX200 IS so you have to be cautious in rainy or dusty situations.

The Canon SX200 IS includes a 3" fixed screen having a resolution of 230k dots.

Sadly the screen is not a touch screen.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Canon SX200 IS are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

In those bright outdoor situations that make the camera screens washed out and hard to view, viewfinders will be pretty useful.

Canon SX200 IS continuous shooting speed is 1.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/3200 sec.

Canon SX200 IS boasts just integrated flash lacking external flash ability.

Canon SX200 IS boasts only Contrast Based Autofocus and doesn't have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more quicker and accurate as compared with Contrast Based focusing.

It includes 9 focus points to choose from. Canon SX200 IS has the ability to use manual focusing if required for low light scenarios or you want to have more exact focusing control.

The general Small Sensor Superzoom camera battery life is 316. Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the highest possible (600) battery life for this range of cameras.

Following is a list of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras that have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm HS35EXR
SX200 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR600 yesnono

Nikon B500
SX200 IS vs B500600 nonoyes

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Nikon L840
SX200 IS vs L840590 noyesno

Panasonic FZ200
SX200 IS vs FZ200540 yesnono

Leica V-Lux 4
SX200 IS vs V-Lux 4540 yesnono

The following bar chart shows a analysis of the Canon SX200 IS for various forms of photography. To view more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Canon SX200 IS receives a points tally of 29 which is dreadful, meaning that it is not really appropriate to use for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor resolution, support for RAW photos and option to use off-camera lighting.

Getting a average rating of 60, the Canon SX200 IS is somewhat adequate for street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A dreadful sports photography rating of 27 suggests the Canon SX200 IS is not really appropriate for taking photos of sports. A camera must have great focusing and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is really crucial when picking a travel camera. Over-all, the Canon SX200 IS gets a nice 63 as a travelling camera which is a good pick for your travels.

For anybody looking to buy a digital camera for landscape photography, the most important factor is going to be image quality. The Canon SX200 IS at it's dreadful score of 43 for a landscape camera is not really appropriate compared to its competitors.

A vlogging camera really should offer a articulating screen, mic input and if possible image stabilization. Considering everything, the Canon SX200 IS is not really appropriate for vlogging as it gets a dreadful score of 30.

If you are trying to find alternatives to the SX200 IS, below is a collection of the top placed cameras that fall in to the class of Small Sensor Superzoom.

The diagram down below provides you a bird's eye view of the SX200 IS versus it's highest ranked competitors listed earlier.

These are various other cameras you may look into as alternative options. To look at a comprehensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.