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What is it: Compact 12x wideangle superzoom
What we think: Canon's fancy compact superzoom is something of a disappointment. It's adequate but that's all
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 April 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, stabilisation, paper, screens
We like:
Effective image stabilisation; 12x zoom range; decent range of manual modes
We don't like:
Pop-up flash; spinning control dial; mediocre picture quality
CNET UK judgement:
On paper, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS looks great. In the flesh, it's a disappointment. It's bulky, has annoying design and control issues, and the picture quality is variable. It's still a versatile camera that can be used to take great pictures, but it promises much more than it delivers
Full review:
Canon describes the PowerShot SX200 IS as a 'super-compact wide zoom', but that's stretching it slightly. It's actually something of a monster as far as compacts go. The specs are good, though, with 12 megapixels, manual controls and a 12x wideangle zoom, but the SX200 will set you back about £280. Continue Reading...
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS History
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We've always been hard on Canon compacts: image quality, style and prices that high should be matched with cool features and more innovation. But we think it's cracked it
18 Feb 2009 in Crave
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS: Little big zoom
Canon is going after the Panasonic TZ5 with the PowerShot SX200 IS, a 12x zoom in a very compact package
Latest user reviews
October 9, 2009
Posted by: G W
"Almost, but not quite"
September 23, 2009
Posted by: harrowhill1
"Hotter than a heatwave"
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