Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£205 – £263 at 1 retailer out of 410 retailers checked

8.9 out of 10 based on 220 reviews.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS: 14.1 MP (Megapixels), 14x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Optical Image Stabiliser image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	9.1
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.9
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	8.9

Some customer reviews of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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Patricia, Newport Pagnell Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Its extremely easy to use, all functions are easy to follow, its just so easy to get to know your camera, it has a few extra functions that my XS200 dos'nt have which makes going from framed pictures to moving pictures without having to change.
Bad points:: On and off button a bit to small or in the wrong place, if you have long nails or big fingers its a bit of a struggle to turn it on, but thats all.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 22 Jun 2011

michael, Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: slow at taking pictures

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 16 Nov 2011

Alan, southend Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: all good
Bad points:: knot one bad point

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 0 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 14 Aug 2011

Lamia, Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, good functionality. Takes amazing photos on manual setting as long as you know how to use it.
Bad points:: Slightly bulky, flash mode sometimes need to be switched on digitally and manually for it to work.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 07 Jun 2011

Ken, Kintore Aberdeenshire Keen amateur

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: long zoom
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	7.0

Was this review helpful? 0 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 06 Sep 2011

Janet, Leicester Point & shoot

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: This is an easy to use camera which gives good results in even quite poor light. Excellent focusing system.
Bad points:: Although the screen is large, the image does not fill the screen so it might as well be smaller (I ordered it for the bigger screen!) I also feel that this camera needs a viewfinder - used in bright light, it's quite difficult to see the screen.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

Was this review helpful? 5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 03 Sep 2011

John, London Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Hi Zoom and manual settings
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	5.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Feb 2012

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	14.1

Optical zoom ratio	14
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Purple
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Gold
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMCplus Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	215
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Series	Powershot
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/3200
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/15
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	105.8x59.3x31.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	4320x3240
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.1-5.9
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Release date	2010/02/19
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	59.3

Width in mm	105.8

Depth in mm	31.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	392

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

Also known as: Powershot SX210IS, "Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SX210 IS, Canon Powershot SX210, PowerShot SX210

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Manufacturer's Description

14x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle
14.1 MP
Optical Image Stabilizer
7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
HD movies. HDMI
Smart Auto, Face Detection
Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast
DIGIC 4 & Servo AF/AE
Manual Control
Creative shooting modes. Smart Shutter

Powerful and user friendly, the smart Canon PowerShot SX 210 IS boasts a staggering array of features for such an affordable price. This sleek digital compact camera combines the power of 14.1 megapixels with a sensational zoom, high definition (HD) movie mode and the ability to have complete creative control over your images – and it’s one of the cheapest and best of its kind on the market, with no compromise on quality.

Superbly detailed images can be enlarged to large sizes without any reduction in image quality, thanks to its 14.1 megapixel sensor.

In addition to the powerful 14x zoom lens, which brings distant subjects into clear view, the compact body of the Power-shot SX210 IS houses Canon’s fast-acting DIGIC 4 processor which supports a wide range of ultra-handy photographic functions to make taking great pictures easy.

For example, the SX 210 has Smart Auto to choose optimal camera settings by matching what it sees in the frame to one of 22 different scene types. While Easy mode gives the option of truly fuss-free point-and-shoot, more experienced users can set it to Full Manual control mode and take creative control over their photography. Fish-eye effect is an added feature on this versatile compact digital camera.

The SX-210 also boasts optical image stabilisation to combat the camera-shake which can cause image blurring, particularly at high zoom.

If it’s perfect pictures of friends, family and loved ones you want, the super smart Face Detection Technology adjusts the settings and focus to deliver perfect group shots. The ingenious Smart Shutter mode lets you trigger the shot remotely by either winking, smiling, or when a new face enters the frame!

You can shoot clear, bright images in dim conditions thanks to the built-in i-Contrast feature, which reproduces the details in areas of highlight and shadow to give a truer view of what the human eye can see.

The Power Shot SX-210 features a large, wide aspect 3.0” LCD screen for easy framing and review of images and also shoots breathtaking widescreen (16:9) high definition (HD) movies at 30 frames per second in stereo sound, with an HDMI output for convenient connection to an HD television. The bright LCD screen is also perfect for shooting and playback of high definition movies in wide format.

More info at Canon's website

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