Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Comparison

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Canon SX200 IS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon SX210 IS

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SX200 IS and SX210 IS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Canon. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Canon SX200 IS has a 12.0 MP and Canon SX210 IS has a 14.0 MP resolution. Canon SX200 IS was introduced to market in May 2009 and Canon SX210 IS was launched in June 2010. There is 13 months difference between SX200 IS and SX210 IS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SX210 IS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-05-14

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600

28-336 mm F3.4-5.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

247g. 103 x 61 x 38 mm

Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-06-16

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600

28-392 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

220g. 103 x 61 x 38 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Compare

Canon SX210 IS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX200 IS over Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Max Aperture - Tele	5.30 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX210 IS over Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Weight	220 g vs 247 g	27 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	392mm vs 336mm	56 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	14× vs 12×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.40	faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	336mm vs 392mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 1.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103 x 61 x 38 mm (4.06 x 2.4 x 1.5″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX210 IS has external dimensions of 103 x 61 x 38 mm (4.06 x 2.4 x 1.5″) and weighs 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS. In this case, we can see that Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Comparison image of Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX210 IS is 27g lighter than the Canon SX200 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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SX200 IS

SX210 IS

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

SX200 IS

SX210 IS

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Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot SX200 IS nor Canon PowerShot SX210 IS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS: Sensor Comparison

Canon SX200 IS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX210 IS has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor.

Below you can see the SX200 IS and SX210 IS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS Cameras

Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX200 IS features a 28-336 mm F3.4-5.3 12× zoom lens whereas Canon SX210 IS features a 28-392 mm F3.1-5.9 14× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, Canon SX210 IS is faster than Canon SX200 IS at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon SX210 IS has 56mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon SX200 IS. However, with a max aperture of f5.30, Canon SX200 IS is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX200 IS

SX210 IS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX200 IS

SX210 IS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX200 IS

SX210 IS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX200 IS

SX210 IS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX200 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon SX210 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX200 IS for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX210 IS for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon SX200 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon SX210 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
336 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
392 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Canon SX200 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX210 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
247g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
220g
14.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon SX200 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX210 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX210 IS scores compare:

Canon SX200 IS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #205 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #780 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon SX210 IS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #197 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #763 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon SX210 IS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX200 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon PowerShot SX200 IS	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2009-05-14	2010-06-16
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-336 mm (12×)	28-392 mm (14×)
Max Aperture	F3.4-5.3	F3.1-5.9
Macro Focus Range	0cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/3200s	1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.20 m	3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	247g	220g
Dimensions	103 x 61 x 38mm	103 x 61 x 38mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction