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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on May 14, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on June 16, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | No |
No |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | May 14, 2009 | June 16, 2010 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $399.95 | $349.95 |
| model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Predecessor model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
| Successor model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS |
Lense |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 | 15 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | NB-5L | NB-5L |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm | 103 x 61 x 38mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 247 grs | 220 grs |
Screen |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 14 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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) |
Viewfinder |
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |