Canon Powershot SD200 3.2MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
List Price: $279.95
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Rating:  121 reviews
Sales Rank: 13190
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 17.4
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 2
MPN: 9697A001
Model: SD200 Digital ELPH
UPC: 013803044003
EAN: 0013803044003
ASIN: B00064O1P0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Delivers 3.2 megapixels of resolution--enough to make photo-quality 10-by-14-inch enlargements | | • | New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and playback | | • | First in the PowerShot line to use a DIGIC II Image Processor for even faster processing speed, excellent image quality, and crisp vibrant colors | | • | New Scene Modes including Digital Macro Mode to widen shooting capabilities | | • | Print/Share button for effortless one-touch direct printing and downloads |
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| Accessories:
| • | SanDisk SDSDB-512-A10/A11-512 MB Secure Digital Card (Retail Package) | | • | Sony DPP-FP30 Digital Photo Printer | | • | Canon PSC-90 Deluxe Leather Case for the SD200, SD300, SD450, SD400 & SD600 Digital Cameras (Black) | | • | Canon PSC-90 Deluxe Red Leather Case for the SD600, SD450, SD400, SD200 & SD300 Digital Cameras | | • | Canon ACK-DC10 AC Adapter Kit for the SD630, SD600, SD400, SD450, SD200 & SD300 Digital Cameras |
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Product Description
The PowerShot SD200 Digital ELPH is thinner yet more powerful than any digital camera ever before. Loaded with highly advanced features that make shooting a pleasure, the SD200 is also an object of striking elegance. Its ultra-slim metal body gleams with a brilliant luster. Inside, it offers everything you need to create images that will amaze you.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 116 more reviews...
Proof Canon listens to customer feedback! October 27, 2004
Andrew Hamada (Seattle, WA)
311 out of 329 found this review helpful
Canon's newer, higher end SD models (SD200/SD300) are fantastic little cameras for point-n-shooters like myself.
What's new compared to SD110/S410/S500:
-2.0" LCD as opposed to 1.5" on other canon models
-Low-light focus system dramatically improved over previous canon ultracompacts
-Built in scene modes, making it much easier for those illiterate in manual functions (white balance? huh?) to get better looking pictures.
Pros (aside from new features mentioned above):
-Canon's image sensor is consistently one of the (if not THE) best when it comes to ultracompact digital cameras. Compare pictures taken by a Canon ultracompact to any other brand of ultracompact at the same resolution and the difference is remarkable.
-All metal body feels sturdy.
-Controls are mapped very efficiently (zoom and shutter operatable with one hand). Menus can be navigated easily.
-Numerous shooting options are enough to satisfy amateur photographers as well as snapshooters. Auto-mode is efficient and usually does a good job.
-About 2/3 the thickness of the S-series of Canon cameras, which are already about the size of a pack of cigarettes.
-3.2 Megapixel sensor is exactly enough for snapshooters, which ultimately makes this camera cost far less.
-Automatic lens cover prevents dust, etc., from marring lens.
-Canon switched from Compact Flash memory to SD memory, which reads and writes much faster.
-Fast start-up time (although not as fast as Casio's Exilim line).
-Sleek design makes the camera a fashion statement. You can and WILL get "oooh"s and "ahhh"s from people when you pull this thing out.
Cons:
-Canon switched from Compact Flash memory to SD memory, which costs more.
-3.2 megapixel resolution, while enough to print 5x7s, usually isn't enough to print 8x10 images with anything resembling decent resolution. Luckily, 90% of home users will never need more.
-This camera is clearly not for anyone other than casual snapshooters: lacking in the manual functions more experienced photographers demand.
-No RAW file mode for experienced digital photographers.
-Basically, experienced photographers will hate this camera. But thankfully, it's not geared toward them, but rather at home-users. If you are an experienced photographer, don't look at ultra compact snapshooter cameras. Go for digital SLR cameras, like Canon's EOS or Digital Rebel series'.
 Great bang for the buck November 11, 2005
WVU1776
54 out of 55 found this review helpful
I've had this camera for over a year now and couldn't be happier with it. Obviously it's very small, which works out great for those that travel a lot or generally like taking a camera wherever they go.
Picture quality isn't amazing, but very good. And at 3.2MP, there's enough resolution to print out an 8x10 photo...why would you need anything bigger?
I purchased the underwater camera case accesory. It's a bit pricey (around $100), but well worth it for the money if you know you're going to use it a lot. I took it to Florida during vacation and took hundreds of photos that turned out brilliant. I HIGHLY recommend using the "underwater" setting available. I took a few without it just to see the difference. They were very blue-saturated. The "underwater" setting eliminated all of that, leaving a clear image. With the attached strap, it wasn't a hassle to carry around either, even underwater. We did lots of snorkling (sp?) and diving with no problems.
On the con side:
- There's no battery life indicator! The only time you know the state of the battery is when it's very low.
- The lcd scratches easily, but that's to be expected. I haven't had any problems with the case itself scratching.
- The included SD card won't hold that many photos. Just spend the extra money and get more memory. They're fairly cheap these days. I bought the 256mb, and it holds plenty (hundreds).
Overall, great camera for the price, size, and ease of use. I did a lot of research on compact cameras before I bought, and this one has met all my expectations.
TOP PERFORMER: 3 megapixel camera November 27, 2004
Julian Nam (San Diego, CA)
52 out of 53 found this review helpful
This is one of the best point-and-shoot 3 megapixel cameras currently being produced. As with all Canon PowerShot SD series cameras, the SD200 is very easy to use. Canon also makes a 4 megapixel version of this camera (PowerShot SD300) which costs about $100 more.
What makes this camera DESIRABLE:
(1) Takes Great Pictures. This is the most important part of a digital camera, no? The SD200 is quick to focus, is quick to take pictures (very low lag time), takes crisp pictures, and is very easy to use. The SD200 even focuses in the dark thanks to its focus-assist lamp (you can turn this feature on/off). The picture quality is excellent compared to other cameras similar in size. The ease of use is much better than other 3 megapixel point-and-shoot cameras. Many have complained about the flash, but that's almost a non-issue for most snapshots. Most people take snapshots of their friends & family when they are about 5-7 feet away from them. The flash is PLENTY strong for that. If you have a huge group and they're like 10-15 feet away, then the flash will be a problem. But seriously, when's the last time you tried to take a picture of a big group of people forcing you to stand 15 feet away to get everybody in the picture?
(2) 3 megapixels with 3x zoom. This is the new minimum when it comes to digital cameras. The general rule of thumb for megapixels is: the more the better. Not only will more megapixels allow you to print bigger & better pictures, having more megapixels gives you the flexibility to crop: you can take a small portion of the picture and blow it up to full screen and still get good detail. The SD200 also features 3x zoom. While this is generally not something to get all excited about, its predecessor (the SD110) only featured 2x zoom.
(3) Size. The SD200 is noticeably smaller than the S410 or the S500, and even smaller than the SD110. The SD200 will fit nicely in your pocket or your purse. Plus the shiny silver finish is so handsome/pretty that you will want to take this with you everywhere. After all, if you don't carry your camera with you, then what's the use of owning a camera?
(4) Movie with Sound. With its built-in microphone and speaker, the SD200 can capture and replay movies with sound. The 640x480 resolution is awesome. You can replay on your 19" monitor at full screen and the video will look great. Under the 640x480 mode, you can capture video at 30 frames per second (fps) or 15 fps, and there is no limit per clip as your only limitation is the amount of space you have left on your memory card. Under the 320x480 mode, you have the Fast Frame Rate option giving you 60 fps, up to 60 seconds per clip, which is great for capturing action shots such as your golf swing. While the main function of the camera is to take still pictures, the high quality video feature is so much fun that you will be using this a lot.
(5) Battery & External Charger. The battery life is average. You can take about 140 pictures on a full charge with the LCD screen on and about 400 pictures with the LCD screen off. Since Canon includes an external charger with all their SD series cameras, I recommend getting a second battery. This way, one battery can be charging while you are using one battery, so that you will never run out of batteries.
Downside. The only downside is the access to manual mode. On the SD110, S410, and the S500, you can switch to the manual mode by turning a knob. On this camera, you need to press function and switch to manual mode using a soft menu. There are few features only available in the manual mode such as turning off AiAF, long shutter, panorama mode, etc. Unless you use those features a lot, this will not be an issue for you.
Recommended Accessories. A must-have accessories are the already mentioned extra battery and a bigger SD memory card. Get at least a 256MB card (a 512MB card would be nicer) since the included 16MB card will not be sufficient for most people.
If you need more megapixels, then check out the 4 megapixel version of this camera: Canon PowerShot SD300.
Don't Let The Size Fool You! This Canon Elf Is Stuffed Full Of The Best Of Digital Camera Technology! You Can't Go Wrong! November 23, 2005
Peter V. Cannice (Scottsdale, Arizona USA)
49 out of 56 found this review helpful
You really can't go wrong if you're thinking about buying this great camera-the Canon Powershot SD200 3.2MP Digital Elph Camera with 3v Optical Zoom. With so many brands on the market and so many choices, where does one begin to find the right camera for their personal needs? Where does one begin to isolate the camera that they want to buy for themselves or as a gift?
I hope that this personal and honest review will help you to narrow your search and help you develop more faith in what you're buying. So if you're looking for an outstanding digital camera, you've found it with this great one from Canon. This is a VERY dependable camera, probably in the top of the review listings and don't let its smaller size fool you at all! It's a camera that will always take color-rich and great photos for you-even if you make a slight mistake or move your hands just a tiny bit when photographing. It actually has a great deal of technology that is built-in and designed to compensate for anyone who might be in a poor lighting situation or someone who forgets to focus well before shooting the picture.
Canon Powershot Digital Cameras are hard to compare with others in the this arena. I've had a Powershot for a long time and I've taken over five thousand photos with it-it stands up against me dropping it or taking photographs in the rain. Aside for requiring powerful alkaline batteries that use a good amount of power, there is no downside to this incredible digital camera from a great digital camera maker. Canon was in the camera business decades before digital cameras were even on the market.
If you're looking for a gift for someone, you've found it in the Powershot SD200. If you are an avid photographer, like myself, and wish to have a camera for digital shots-this is the baby you'll want to buy or one you'll want as backup.
There is a great deal of information that you can read about this camera on the Canon website and other review sites online. You can compare the camera with others in the same category. You might find some slightly better deals with other brands that might offer increased amounts of Megapixels. That is NOT what you should be looking for. You will never need a 7 Megapixel camera unless you plan on blowing up your photos into poster-sized photos, so don't think that your Canon is less-than or not up to the standards of cameras with much higher Megapixels. Often the number of Megapixels is only possible with the use of special software to inerpolate the photographs. You don't want to have to worry about all of that. You are set with the Canon!
Canon puts together an entire Kit or Package when you buy the Digital Elph. I wanted to also let you know that the software that's included with the camera package is fantastic and is literally worth the price of the camera in itself. However, you're getting a super package with this deal and a camera that can depend on for as long as you want to own the camera. I've exposed it mine to rain about 10 different times, and I've not EVER had any even a small incidental problem. It's like the Energizer Bunny of Digital Cameras-It just keeps on Going and Going and Going and never stops!
I hope that this honest review was of some help to you as it was a pleasure to write it for you.
Pete Cannice
Scottsdale, Arizona
Great Battlefield Camera for Iraq or Disney World December 6, 2005
R. Kiphuth
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
This is a great little camera. I've carried it for the last 6 months in my sleeve cargo pocket while in Iraq--without a case, and haven't had any problems w/ the screen. It's handy, lightening fast, and takes crystal clear photos. Everyone who's seen it or taken pictures with it wants one. And the ability to recharge on 110/220 V is great for traveling. The battery will usually last at least a week or more while taking a few snap shots a day. I highly recommend it as an alternative to a big--slow--expensive camera. Get a 512 SD card and you'll be set for anything. 3.2 mega does the trick for most users. For under $200 nothing else compares, buy it! Or if you insist on spending more, buy the newer SD400.
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