Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Blue)

Product Description Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Blue)From Canon

Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #67 in Camera & Photo
Color: Blue
Brand: Canon
Model: SX200IS Blue
Dimensions: 2.40" h x 1.50" w x 4.10" l, .49 pounds
CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz
Memory: 128000MB DRAM
Hard Disk: 1GB
Processors: 1
Native resolution: 640x480
Display size: 3
Features
12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
3.0-inch LCD screen; Face Detection, Blink Detection
Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively-equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart AUTO, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

PowerShot SX200 IS Highlights
12.1-megapixel resolution, 12x optical zoom with Optical Image StabilizerFor all its easy operability, the PowerShot SX200 IS has a feature set to be reckoned with. 12.1-megapixel resolution delivers a wealth of detail to every image, and allows you to crop and enlarge any portion of your shot freely. With the camera’s powerful 12x optical zoom, you’ll get up close fast, handy at sports and school events as well as everyday creative shooting. The 28mm wide-angle lens captures more in every frame, and gives your photography a professional edge.

The PowerShot SX200 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash. Capture Your Best Shots Easily Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settingsJust set the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable images. Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 23 Shooting Modes including 11 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way

HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI outputThe PowerShot SX200 IS lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with an mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You’ll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once. Blink DetectionBlinking subjects can ruin the best shots, and the problem usually isn’t detected until it’s too late to do anything about it. The PowerShot SX200 IS is equipped with Canon’s new Blink Detection to combat this common image flaw. The feature uses the power of Face Detection to determine whether any subject in the previous shot had closed eyes. If closed eyes are detected, a "blink warning" icon appears for 3 seconds, allowing you to retake the shot before your subject or subjects move on.

3.0-inch LCD with wide viewing angleThe camera’s high resolution (230,000 dots) 3.0-inch LCD with gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera’s menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. It also has an electronic viewfinder that provides sharp images when you shoot close-up with Super Macro shooting mode. A World of Advantages with Canon’s Technology DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer.

DIGIC 4 Image ProcessorCanon’s most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 image processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. A Face Detection Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway--allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.

Intelligent Contrast CorrectionDIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SX200 IS can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated. Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.1) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.2) The PowerShot SX200 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them. Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the PowerShot SX200 IS features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode. What's in the Box
PowerShot SX200 IS body
Lithium-ion battery pack (NB-5L)
Battery charger (CB-2LX)
Wrist strap (WS-DC9)
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB interface cable (IFC-400PCU)
AV cable (AVC-DC400)

Customer Reviews Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Blue)From Canon

Not worth the wait Had to return this camera after waiting over a month. After owning several Canon p/s that I was very pleased with and still own two, the sx200 is not at all what I expected. I have just returned it. The pop-up flash is just a really bad design for several reasons. The camera body has a very slippery feeling, and nothing really to anchor it in your hand with any feeling of safety from dropping. I fear it will be a real energy eater recharging batteries and replacing much to often. Bottom line, Canon has made a mistake with this camera. Guess I'll look at the Olympus 9000, or wait for the Panasonic tz7
Canon SX200 is Like most reviewers I researched this camera for weeks before I took the plunge. Most of the reviews were from Europe as they were not available in this country and are just becoming available now. I am the owner of several Canon cameras and they have all given me excellent service. Right now I own the S5 and the SD800 which I think are two of the best P&S cameras on the market. The SX200 is no less a great camera. Pictures are as bright and sharp as the S5 and the 12X zoom is nearly as good. Manual controls is the frosting on the cake. The learning curve between the two cameras is not to bad, but you must read the manual to get the most out of it as you should with any camera. The one con I have is no view finder. Although the LCD is bright and I can see most of the picture I lose some of the detail in bright light. I tried to take a picture of our first robin last week and had a hard time picking it up in the LCD. The 3" LCD is great, but it could be brighter and I expect next year we will see a much brighter LCD in this camera. Other than that it is a great camera. I like the heft of it, the classy look of it and the sharp detailed pictures. Low light, bright light and everything in between. Manual controls makes all this possible but the Auto controls will do most everything I want. I was surprised at the detail of a picture I took in an almost dark room using manual controls. If you buy this camera, read the manual and you will not be disappointed. You can buy generic batteries for less than $10 each. I bought two for less than $19. As many reviewers pointed out the SX200 does go thru batteries quickly especially if you are on an all day trip taking movies as well as stills. I too prefer AA batteries, which my S5 takes, but it is not a problem for me with two extras in my pocket. Fortunately my SD800 takes the same battery as the SX200 so now I have plenty to go around. Some reviewers complained about the pop up flash. It has not been a problem for me and most of the time I am not aware of it. We will always have those few who get a defective camera. All manufacturers have defective cameras from time to time and Canon is no exception, but if you buy your camera from Amazon you will have no problem getting a replacement.
good but could be better just got this after reading some of the reviews. here's what i think. picture quality it good, even at iso400 like all the other reviewers said but it is still a point and shoot, so don't expect slr type of lens speed. pros: -great zoom 12x -great video quality (no optical zoom but it has digital) -manual control, for a compact which is great! cons: -flash pops up (this doesn't bother me as much but it is annoying) -compact size but longer...from the picture it looks to be a good size but it is a bit longer (width) and thicker than i would like. all in all, a good compact (not sub-compact) with manual controls and good picture quality. i've had nikon cameras all my life and this is my first canon (i know, i know), the only reason i didn't get a nikon is because they don't have a decent super-zoom compact, there's the p6000 but...lots of issues with that. anyways, nice camera!