Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms and compacts. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX210 IS and the PowerShot SX230 HS) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S8100 and the Coolpix S9100)

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).

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 921k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

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
	Compare the SX210 IS vs the SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 1 year newer $239 - $324	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SX200 IS) Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps 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
	Compare the SX230 HS vs the SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS 1 year newer $281 - $332	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
	Compare the SX220 HS vs the SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 2 years newer $138 - $179	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 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the SX150 IS vs the SX200 IS
Nikon Coolpix S8100 1 year newer $100	Significant advantages of the S8100 (vs the SX200 IS) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the S8100 (vs the SX200 IS) None found common strengths of the S8100 and SX200 IS Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 1 year newer $319	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX200 IS) Has a GPS Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots 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
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

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) 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), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm).

Canon Powershot S100 2 years newer $356 - $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
	Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot S95 1 year newer $340 - $389	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
	Compare the S95 vs the SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot G12 1 year newer $390 - $496	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 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the G12 vs the SX200 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 103x61x38 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), is thinner (1.5" vs 4") and is much lighter (220 g vs 577 g).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.4 vs f/2.8), has way more less zoom (12x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm) and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 1 year newer $409	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the SX200 IS) Much more zoom: 30x vs 12x Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4 Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the SX200 IS) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Much heavier: 577 g vs 220 g Much thicker: 3.7" vs 1.5" common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and SX200 IS Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 1 year newer $299 - $335	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the SX200 IS) Much more zoom: 30x vs 12x Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4 Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the SX200 IS) Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Much heavier: 730 g vs 220 g Much thicker: 5" vs 1.5" common strengths of the HS20 and SX200 IS Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Nikon Coolpix L110 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the L110 (vs the SX200 IS) 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 Light weight: 406 g vs 220 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L110 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS 5 months older	Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4 Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Much larger: Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" Much heavier: 615 g vs 220 g common strengths of the SX1 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
	Compare the SX1 IS vs the SX200 IS
Nikon Coolpix P510 2 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the SX200 IS) Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 12x Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the SX200 IS) Much larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Much thicker: 4" vs 1.5" Much heavier: 555 g vs 220 g common strengths of the P510 and SX200 IS None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX200 IS compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 5x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 10 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3200 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 15fps), is much larger (compact 103x61x38 mm vs compact 95x56x24 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	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) 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
	Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SX200 IS
Nikon Coolpix S6100 2 years newer $197	Significant advantages of the S6100 (vs the SX200 IS) Much smaller: Compact 97x58x26 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Has a touch screen Much thinner: 1" vs 1.5" Significant disadvantages of the S6100 (vs the SX200 IS) Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the S6100 and SX200 IS Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS similar age $248	Significant advantages of the A1100 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.4 Significantly smaller: Compact 95x62x31 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the A1100 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x common strengths of the A1100 IS and SX200 IS Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the A1100 IS vs the SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS 1 year newer $129	Significant advantages of the A3300 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Much smaller: Compact 95x56x24 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.4 Much thinner: 1" vs 1.5" Significant disadvantages of the A3300 IS (vs the SX200 IS) Less zoom: 5x vs 12x Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the A3300 IS and SX200 IS Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the A3300 IS vs the SX200 IS
Nikon Coolpix S4100 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the S4100 (vs the SX200 IS) Much smaller: Super compact 95x56x19 mm vs Compact 103x61x38 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 15fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the S4100 (vs the SX200 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Less zoom: 5x vs 12x Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 0 cm common strengths of the S4100 and SX200 IS None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S4100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Canon PowerShot D20 3 years newer $329	Significant advantages of the D20 (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 D20 (vs the SX200 IS) Narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.4 Less zoom: 5x vs 12x Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second common strengths of the D20 and SX200 IS Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the D20 vs the SX200 IS