As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms, entry-level DSLRs and compacts. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX210 IS and the PowerShot SX220 HS) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix P500 and the Coolpix S8100)

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 5 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/2500 of a second).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
1 year newer
$294

Significant advantages of the SX210 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX210 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm

common strengths of the SX210 IS and SX200 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX210 IS vs the SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
1 year newer
$305 - $366

Significant advantages of the SX220 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SX220 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm

common strengths of the SX220 HS and SX200 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX220 HS vs the SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$219 - $304

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm

common strengths of the SX230 HS and SX200 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX230 HS vs the SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
2 years newer
$168 - $193

Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX150 IS and SX200 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the SX150 IS vs the SX200 IS

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
1 year newer
$289 - $328

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and SX200 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
1 year newer
$127 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX130 IS and SX200 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the SX130 IS vs the SX200 IS

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 3 cm), is slightly less expensive ($249.00 vs $399.99) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.0), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$400 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the S100 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Light weight: 198 g vs 220 g
  • Inexpensive: $399.99 vs $249.00
arrow Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
1 year newer
$359

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the S95 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Light weight: 193 g vs 220 g
  • Inexpensive: $359.00 vs $249.00
arrow Compare the S95 vs the SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
1 year newer
$389 - $500

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"
  • Significantly heavier: 401 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the G12 and SX200 IS

  • Inexpensive: $389.00 vs $249.00
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the G12 vs the SX200 IS

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000
1 year newer
$279 - $500

Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the P7000 and SX200 IS

  • Inexpensive: $279.00 vs $249.00
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Samsung TL500

Samsung TL500
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.4
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Heavier: 386 g vs 220 g
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the TL500 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Compact 114x63x29 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
arrow Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90
6 months newer
$536

Significant advantages of the S90 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the S90 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the S90 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x58x30 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Light weight: 198 g vs 220 g
arrow Compare the S90 vs the SX200 IS

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (compact 103x61x38 mm vs professional size 116x84x103 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP), is thinner (1.5" vs 3.9") and is significantly lighter (220 g vs 528 g).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.8), has way more less zoom (12x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
2 years newer
$319 - $350

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 12x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 23 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thicker: 4.1" vs 1.5"
  • Significantly heavier: 481 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the P500 and SX200 IS

  • Inexpensive: $319.00 vs $249.00
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
2 years newer
$475

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 12x
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much heavier: 528 g vs 220 g
  • Much thicker: 3.6" vs 1.5"

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and SX200 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Fujifilm FinePix S3200

Fujifilm FinePix S3200
2 years newer
$184 - $206

Significant advantages of the S3200 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 12x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S3200 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 118x80x99 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1.5"
  • Much heavier: 540 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the S3200 and SX200 IS

  • Inexpensive: $183.92 vs $249.00
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S3200 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
2 years newer
$374 - $379

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 12x
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.4
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much thicker: 4.3" vs 1.5"

common strengths of the SX40 and SX200 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the DMC-FZ18 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Light weight: 407 g vs 220 g
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (compact 103x61x38 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm), is thinner (1.5" vs 3.1") and is much lighter (220 g vs 530 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
1 year newer
$379 (body only)
$459 - $750 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm

common strengths of the T3 and SX200 IS

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 220 g
arrow Compare the Rebel T3 vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$499 - $949 (body only)
$569 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the SX200 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.5"

common strengths of the T2i and SX200 IS

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.5"
arrow Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
1 year newer
$624 - $800 (body only)
$869 - $1,100 18-135mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the SX200 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.5"

common strengths of the T3i and SX200 IS

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
arrow Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 4x), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 8 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.8), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), is much larger (compact 103x61x38 mm vs super compact 93x55x19 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$149 - $233

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.4
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the 300 HS and SX200 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Nikon Coolpix S100

Nikon Coolpix S100
2 years newer
$239 - $267

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD
  • Much smaller: Super compact 99x65x18 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0"

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.4
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the S100 and SX200 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$109 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the 100 HS and SX200 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot SX200 IS

Nikon Coolpix S3000

Nikon Coolpix S3000
1 year newer
$104 - $215

Significant advantages of the S3000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.7" vs 1.5"
  • Much lighter: 116 g vs 220 g

Significant disadvantages of the S3000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much worse macro capability: 8 cm vs 0 cm

common strengths of the S3000 and SX200 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the SD980 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 100x53x23 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SD980 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x

common strengths of the SD980 IS and SX200 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/3000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SD980 IS vs the SX200 IS