Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS was introduced in May 2009 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon SX200 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX200 IS over Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.3 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 0.7 fps

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      Canon SX260 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX230 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX240 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX280 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX270 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX610 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      Canon SX210 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX210 IS over Canon PowerShot SX200 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Reachs More Telephoto 336 mm vs 392 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 14x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/3.1
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) vs 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.

      Canon SX260 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX240 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX230 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX280 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX270 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung GC200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps0.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3456 x 2592, 2592 x 1944, 2144 x 1608, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS come with NB-5L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. Canon PowerShot SX200 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX210 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS bodies have the same dimensions of 103 x 61 x 38 mm (4.06 x 2.4 x 1.5"). Canon PowerShot SX200 IS weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS weighs 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      103 mm

      61 mm

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      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and give them scores of 47 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      OVERALL
      47
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      BAD
      28
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)


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