Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black)
Digital camera Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a professional photographer, but I wanted a nice camera with me when I went on a trip to Europe. The Cannon Powershot SX 200 IS has more than served me well. It takes outstanding pictures, and the built in panorama stitching mode works wonderfully!
I also love the look of this camera, it is gorgeous and the perfect compromise between compact size and a full set of features.
I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone that is not a professional but still wants a camera that is capable of taking the very best pictures.
Digital camera Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
You won't find a lot of technical terms in my review. I'm a mom who wanted a great camera for photos of my kids, of landscape scenes, and to capture special moments. I, like most, did quite a bit of research on cameras prior to this purchase. I had been very happy with my old Canon Powershot S500 that has lasted me for 5-6 years and was partial to the Canon brand. That didn't stop me from checking out other brands, however. I looked closely at every camera that offered an increased zoom in the $150-$350 range. My main goal was to find a camera with a great zoom. I'm no professional with the camera and really don't need a lot of fancy extras. I know enough to take some good pictures in various lighting settings, but I can do without a digital SLR and prefer to do so. I initally was led to the Canon SX 110 IS, again mainly due to the zoom and the Canon name. The more I looked at it the more I realized I didn't want the clunkiness of it. I do a lot of hiking and I'm a mom who likes to carry a small purse, so I wanted something easy to tote. I began my search again looking for a camera that had that portability factor as well as the mega-zoom. I finally found it in this camera.
I have had the camera less than a month and have already been amazed at the photos I have been able to produce. Even in low light settings the pictures come out clear and sharp. I was able to take some great shots of my daughter on stage from a dark audience at well over 60 feet away. I had a man behind me ask what type of camera I was using because he was so impressed with the shots he had seen on my camera that he was going to run out that night and buy one! I also like the fact that this camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. I didn't like the idea of going through dozens of regular AA batteries, regardless of how convenient they are. That was another factor in me not purchasing the SX 100 IS. I did buy an extra battery for this camera, just in case, and would highly recommend doing so. I also ended up with a 16 GB memory card...much more than necessary but again, peace of mind. It is well worth the time to read the manual for this camera. You will find that the added features are quite simple, but I have to say the auto mode takes incredible photos.
All in all, this is one smart camera. The zoom is simply amazing and the stabilization allows clear, sharp pictures to come through. The face detection is a great features that works well in action shots. The huge 3 inch LCD screen will ensure you get a fabulous shot. I was one who used to depend on a view finder and it has taken me some time to get used to not having one, but this large screen does help. The pop-up flash does take some getting used to as well, but I have yet to find it awkward or uncomfortable in any way.
I am not one to use a camera for video features. We have a great Sony camcorder that we use for that purpose soley, so I can't be fair in reviewing that feature.
I think this camera would serve a wide range of photographers. The ease of use and the quality delivered by Canon ensure that regardless of your purpose, the pictures will come out fantastic, which is the ultimate goal of any of us.
Digital camera Review: An Excellent Purchase! Very happy!
Summary: 5 Stars
The first digital camera I owned was a Canon, and it had gone everywhere with me for 6 years and outlived many cameras owned by friends and family. So when it came time to purchase another camera, I didn't look anywhere but to Canon. I initially was going to go up to the DSLR, but with all of the outstanding specs and reviews attached to this camera, I decided to give it a chance and I am extremely happy that I did. Not only is this camera a steal for its price, but it is very comparable in quality of pictures to that of the DSLR without the fuss and baggage. This camera, while bigger than the PowerShots, is still compact enough to fit in your pocket, purse, or whatnot, for easily accessible photo opportunities. The variety of options for photo shooting (night time, aquarium, snow, fireworks, sunset, etc.) are very useful and provide for more photo options while maintaining excellent quality. It is also suited with a Li+ battery, as opposed to the AA battery operated Canons, which I prefer, and it has a remarkable battery life. The screen is large and the resolution is excellent. It does take some time to get accustomed to all of the new features attached to this camera, but once you do, you are limitless in the style and types of pictures you can take. While being a little less user-friendly than the PowerShots, it is still a relatively easy camera to operate. Overall I am very happy with this purchase!Digital camera Review: Another Terrific Canon
Summary: 5 Stars
I use Nikon SLRs, but I have always chosen Canon "point and shoots", because of their quality, high quality pictures they take and simplicity of use. The SX200IS takes the point and shoot up a few notches with sophisticated features to please most photographers. You can still set it on auto and let the camera make all decisions for you, but you can also set it on full manual like any SLR and set the shutter speed, apeture and flash to satisfy your creative side. I even experimented with the camera's movie taking ability and found it easy and fun (I did not read the manual first). Many reviews take issue with the flash popping up and down as the camera goes on and off, but come-on, if this is your biggest complaint it must be a good camera. You adjust to your finger getting "tapped" as the flash cycles up and down. I would buy this camera again. The only negative is it is slightly larger than my last Canon point and shoot, but that can be attributed to the capable (and great) zoom lens.Digital camera Review: Auto mode issues
Summary: 3 Stars
I was very disappointed with the Auto and Easy modes indoor picture quality. Good to great pictures can be taken when in one of the manual modes but I purchased this as a high end point and shoot camera. In the Auto modes colors are washed out and any lighting fixture in picture becomes a white blob from high ISO setting these modes usually choose. Focus also struggles in these modes. I would welcome any advice or software updates to camera to fix this. I have seen this complaint from other feedback sites so expect this is normal for this camera. Like everything else with camera, unfortunately I need a good Auto mode camera where I can reasonably expect good results when passing it off to my wife or children. Wanting to love it but still debating whether to return.