Canon’s stab at the emergent megazoom compact digital camera market has resulted in the powerful Canon PowerShot SX210IS. Slightly more spectacular than the intermediate compact, the camera fits well in the larger pockets or backpack but is a bit of a tight fit for your intermediate jeans pocket. The design is simple, featuring rounded curves and in a metallic casing that comes in black, purple and gold. The camera’s flash flips open on the top but this leaves very little space to grip but you may keep the flash down if you want. Controls are a bit on the little side but are simple and responsive. Features and functions are largely accessed thru the menu interface.

Feature-wise the Canon PowerShot SX210IS is one of the more powerful megazoom compacts in the market as it has 14-megapixel sensor to go with a 14x optical zoom. It has a good automatic mode that is usual of most Canon cameras but may likewise switch to manual and semi-manual modes. In these modes you may adjust respective settings on the fly like exposure, shutter speed and aperture. The camera takes video as well, recording in H.264.MOV files. Like other compacts it uses SD, SDHC, SDXC and MMC flash memory cards.
Performance for the Canon PowerShot SX210IS is very good, with effigy quality bordering on prosumer and DSLR sharpness and color accuracy. However, the camera isn’t as fast as other compact point-and-shoots with a shot-to-shot time of 3.5 seconds without flash and 5.8 seconds with flash. Camera battery life is a bit short as well, only lasting for 260 shots on a single charge.

All in all, the Canon PowerShot SX210IS is the perfective megazoom compact for those who follow the old-school methods of decently framing their shots and videos. The camera’s powerful features do well for this type of photographer as effigy quality is on par if not equivalent with more pricey prosumer models.

Most helpful customer reviews

69 of 71 people found the following review helpful.
Better than I thought it would be!
By P. Golden
I have my Powershot A2200 for about two weeks now. I was a little concerned about the mixed reviews but I thought I would take a chance. I have and love my Canon G10 but did not want to carry it everywhere with me. I needed a little camera to carry with me and not worry about. I purchased my Powershot A2200 for 129. and could not complain about that. I liked how you can move through the different modes quickly and I especially liked the live mode. I am an artist and it is very important for me to control color and contrast and I can easily do that in the live mode. I understand the problems some of the other reviews complained about especially the blurriness. I too had blurry photos when I first started using it. This camera has a learning curve – it is a very sensitive camera and you have to become familiar with it and choose the mode ( program, live , auto ) that is best for you. Also there are several options to control in the focus of the camera. I suggest you become familiar with it to improve your results. This is a good camera for someone like myself that is familiar with using cameras and want options for controlling images. If you just want to point and shoot and not think about it – this may not be the best choice. I am really impressed with the photos I have taken. I mainly use the live mode – it is a very flexible mode – shooting well in low museum light and even out of a fast moving car. Given what I received for this cost I am very pleased. I love my little light canon camera.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Good for what it’s made for,
By Y. Farhi
Well here’s my story,
I am a 13 year-old kid that has been in to photography for quite some time now so I figured I am a good enogh photographer to get a DSLR. But that takes money, and money takes time.
So I decided to save up some money but still I wanted a camera. So I found this.
Now it’s not something that a pro would use, but what I like about it is that if you’re looking to become pro, you can learn about iso and white balance while you can also play with the fun art filters and scene modes.
I find the discrete mode very good if you want to take pictures of sleeping baby’s and etc. The toy camera mode is great for vintage style photography.
One thing that bugs me is that in low lighting the camera doesnt react well.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Great little camera!
By Matt Hoover
I read the other review of this camera and decided to purchase it anyway. This camera takes great pictures! Its inexpensive, small, and simple to use, exactly what I was looking for. 5 stars!

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Canon Powershot A2200 14 1 Mp Digital

With Canon’s 4943B001 PowerShot A2200 Black 14MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Zoom and 2.7 In. Display finelooking images are possible for any level photographer thanks to Smart AUTO, a scheme that detects what is going on in the scene, then mechanically and intelligently selects proper settings based on 32 pre-defined shooting situations. Capture memories beautifully either as still images, or videos in fantastically realistic 720p HD. The camera is loaded with fun, utile features you will love like Discreet Mode that lets you shoot in restrictive situations by operating noise, and flash-free, and Creative Filters for an easy way to add professional-looking artistry to your photography.

Just set the Canon PowerShot A2200 digital camera to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for greatest or most complete or best possible enjoyment from your picture-taking each time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you may altogether concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your circumstance and shooting conditions. Then it mechanically selects an suitable setting from 32 specially specified settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you may be convinced that you’re getting dramatic, unforgettable images.

Smart AUTO

The camera mechanically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental elements to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.

P Program

Access innovative exposure compensation features while shooting largely automatically.

Live View Control

Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls.

Easy

Keep the effigy quality as high as possible for fail-proof images.

Blur Reduction

Boosts sensitivity to enable more quickly shutter speeds, reducing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.

Portrait

The camera sets a big aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.”

Landscape

For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a little aperture.

Kids & Pets

Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won’t miss those special shots.

Smart Shutter

The camera mechanically takes the photo when persons smile, wink, or get into frame.

Low Light

For high quality effigy capture in an astounding range of dimly-lit situations.

Beach

Get clear shots of humans at a sunny beach without darkened faces.

Foliage

Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.

Snow

Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.

Fireworks

Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.

Long Shutter

Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, idealisti for urban night photography.

Creative Filters

The Creative Filters mode dial setting provides easy access to particular filter effect and scene modes.

Fisheye Effect

Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.

Miniature Effect

Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image.

Toy Camera Effect

Simulates photos taken with “toy” or pinhole cameras, darkening the effigy at the edges to formulate a vignette effect.

Monochrome

Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.

Super Vivid

Super Vivid intensifies existent hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.

Poster Effect

Poster Effect combines assorted similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.

Movie

Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 30 fps for up to 22 min. and 05 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps or for up to 50 min. and 17 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 fps for up to 3 hour 2 min. and 52sec. or 4GB per clip.

In Still Images or 720p HD Video, Every Detail is Beautifully Preserved
Capture memories your way as either still images or in 720p HD video.

PowerShot A2200 digital camera puts you in charge when it comes to saving your memories. Canon engineering lets you capture pretty still images no matter what your level of photographic experience. Portraits of people posing or in motion, outdoor shots in respective weather situations, nighttime shooting and more: the camera handles them all with ease when you shoot in Smart AUTO. High megapixel counts let you blow up and crop your still images just as you please, with no loss in solution or quality.
Want to capture the good times in motion? Canon’s 720p HD video gives your memories the quality they deserve. If you’ve never shot video in high definition before, you’ll be astonished at the divergence it makes. 720p HD delivers stunning realism, capturing each detail with a level of clarity that, in playback, will fetch you right back into the moment. Easy high definition videos from a compact still camera – now that’s value!

Loaded with Features, Packed with Value.
Easy to use, powerful A-Series camera has 14.1 Megapixels with 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (28mm wide).

With the PowerShot A2200, dramatic, personal pictures have never been having little impact to shoot and share. This 14.1 Megapixel camera lets you give rise to impressive big photos of family and friends you’ll be proud to display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A2200 may be enlarged up to 13″ x 19″. The PowerShot A2200 has a 4x wide Optical Zoom lens (35mm film equivalent: 28–112mm) that let you capture up-close and unforgettable images.

14.1 Megapixel Resolution See the Image on a Big Screen.
Large, clear 2.7-inch LCD makes taking and looking at images a breeze.

The PowerShot A2200 digital camera has a huge 2.7-inch LCD screen that gives you the huge picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy watching in low light.

2.7-inch LCD Screen Shoot without Distractions.
New scene mode: Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam so you may capture images in quiet areas.

How a lot of times have you found yourself in a circumstance where you wanted to take a picture, but were reluctant (or plainly not allowed) to disrupt the setting with noise or flash? New Discreet Mode makes picture-taking possible in museums, at performances, anyplace light and sound would not be welcome. Simply turn the mode dial to Discreet, and the camera’s sound, flash and AF help beam will be disabled – without altering any other settings. If the camera senses low light, ISO speed will be mechanically raised to get the best possible shot. You may even switch to playback mode to review still images or video, and the camera will stay muted.

Photographic Artistry That’s Easy for Anyone
Creative Filters offers fun and artistic ways to capture photos.

Creative Filters Mode gives you lots of fun, easy ways to make your photography more creative. The camera does all the work – you merely choose an effect and shoot!
Fisheye Effect imparts a fun, intimate curvilinear distortion to your effigy that’s idealisti for kids and pets. Miniature Effect plays with perspective, giving any shot the look of a world developed in much littler proportions – great for landscapes and city shots. When you shoot in Toy Camera, you get the vintage effect of a first-generation camera, idealisti for giving portraits a more or less distorted, unevenly completely filled look of a picture you’d come all over in your attic. Monochrome lends a moody beauty to your photography, manufacturing shots in Black & White, Sepia or Blue. Super Vivid saturates colors to heighten the intensity and affect of any shot. Poster Effect takes away transitions amidst objects in the frame to give your effigy the high-impact look of a hand-painted poster.

Charge Up and Go!
Lithium-ion battery offers an easy substitute to recharge the battery.

The Canon PowerShot A2200 digital camera uses a lithium-ion battery. This compact, powerful battery helps make it a lightweight and slim camera. Charge-up is quick and easy, so the PowerShot A2200 will be ready and waiting for those special moments.

A Bold Pop of Color.
Comes in 4 cool, crisp colors to match any personality: Blue, Black, Silver and Red.

There’s not a single soul else rather like you. So naturally, you demand a camera that is perfectly you…like the Canon PowerShot A2200. This camera makes getting what you want to an outstanding degree easy. Exquisitely compact, it is design has with no problems or difficulties curving edges. And it comes in four distinguishable colors that let you tell the world who you in truth are. Express yourself as quietly or as boldly as you like. Simply take your pick from the stylish range of shades. There’s a choice of Red, Blue, Silver or Black. Every color tells it is own story and each brings about a terrifi impression of you.

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