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As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is also often compared to pro digicams and super zooms. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX210 IS and the PowerShot S90) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Lumix DMC-ZS5)

compared toRecent travel zooms

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to other competitive travel zooms include: it slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 5 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is significantly larger (compact 103x61x38 mm vs compact 103x58x29 mm), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (none vs 10 fps) and is thicker (1.5" vs 1.3").

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
1 year newer
$329 - $350

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

  • Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 12x

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

  • Great zoom: 14x vs 12x
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX210 IS vs the SX200 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
1 year newer
$275 - $400

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution screen: 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Smaller: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the SX200 IS)

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

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and SX200 IS

  • Great zoom: 12x vs 12x
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
1 year newer
$222 - $300

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly smaller: Compact 103x60x32 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None
  • Significantly thinner: 1.3" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and SX200 IS

  • Great zoom: 12x vs 12x
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Nikon Coolpix S8000

Nikon Coolpix S8000
1 year newer
$248 - $300

Significant advantages of the S8000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Much smaller: Compact 103x57x27 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.1" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the S8000 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Less zoom: 10x vs 12x

common strengths of the S8000 and SX200 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
1 year newer
$217 - $230

Significant advantages of the DSC-H55 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much smaller: Compact 103x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Supports continuous shooting: 10 fps vs None
  • Much thinner: 1.1" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H55 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Less zoom: 10x vs 12x
  • 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-H55 and SX200 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
similar age
$287 - $300

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Higher resolution screen: 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Smaller: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the SX200 IS)

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

common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and SX200 IS

  • Great zoom: 12x vs 12x
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

compared toRecent pro digicams

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to competitive pro digicams include: it has slightly more zoom (12x vs 3.8x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps), is slightly lighter (220 g vs 375 g) and is significantly less expensive ($254.95 vs $446.95).

However, on average it doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.0), has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 7x5mm), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90
6 months newer
$340 - $391

Significant advantages of the S90 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/2.5" 6x4mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the S90 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the S90 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x58x31 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Light weight: 195 g vs 220 g
  • Thin: 1.2" vs 1.5"
arrow Compare the S90 vs the SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
6 months newer
$447 - $520

Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/2.5" 6x4mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4

Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly heavier: 375 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the G11 and SX200 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the G11 vs the SX200 IS

compared toRecent super zooms

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to competitive super zooms include: it is much smaller (compact 103x61x38 mm vs prosumer size 128x88x87 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), is much lighter (220 g vs 600 g) and is thinner (1.5" vs 3.4").

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (12x vs 20x), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.8), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is older (february, 2009 vs february, 2010) and lacks boost light sensivity (none vs 6,400 ISO).

Nikon Coolpix L110

Nikon Coolpix L110
1 year newer
$238 - $280

Significant advantages of the L110 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the L110 (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly larger: Standard size 109x74x78 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 1.5"
  • Significantly heavier: 406 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the L110 and SX200 IS

  • Fairly small: Standard size 109x74x78 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 1.5"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L110 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
6 months newer
$369 - $413

Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 12x
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4
  • Supports an external flash

Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX200 IS)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm
  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • Much heavier: 600 g vs 220 g

common strengths of the SX20 IS 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 SX20 IS vs the SX200 IS