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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • handling and very sound image quality
  • excellent battery life and ergonomics
  • supremely fast and infallibly accurate

Cons

  • not everyone needs to shoot with such costly Canon kit
  • the dynamic range to be slightly disappointing
  • the picture is a little less clear for videographers

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.1
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Pros

  • handling and very sound image quality
  • excellent battery life and ergonomics
  • supremely fast and infallibly accurate
  • rapid and reliably capable of keeping up with subjects
  • processor and AF tracking together proved remarkably powerful yet accessible for learners
  • small
  • light
  • and good to hold
  • Dual Pixel autofocus is also fast and reliable
  • R10 is compact and versatile yet impressively affordable
  • excellent AF performance

Cons

  • not everyone needs to shoot with such costly Canon kit
  • the dynamic range to be slightly disappointing
  • the picture is a little less clear for videographers
  • EOS R7 back right now is a lack of native lenses
  • small size does occasionally make the camera feel front-heavy when using larger lenses
  • fine detail is somewhat soft
  • Flash coverage is quite uneven
  • no HDMI cable included in the box
  • big and too pricey
  • pop-up flash
  • SX210 is twice as thick as the Slice

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2432
  • 3456x2592
  • 2592x1944
  • 2144x1608
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4 iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom14.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv28 - 392
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
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Dimensions
Weight7.58 oz
Width4.17 in
Height2.33 in
Depth1.26 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)260
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsEXIF
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Purple
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file systemExif 2.2
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review : Canon Power Shot SX210IS
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Review : Canon Power Shot SX210IS

<b>Canon</b> has two styles of <b>cameras</b> in their pocket range the really small Ixus range and the slightly larger <b>Power</b> <b>Shot</b>s. Here the latest <b>Power</b> <b>Shot</b> that is still small and sleek while offering more in optical zoom and other features.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS review
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS review

In het Canon PowerShot SX210 IS productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot SX210 IS. Lees wat de PowerShot SX210 IS allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.03.2010
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS camera is the latest travel-zoom model to hit the market, sporting a 14x lens and a 14 megapixel image sensor. Other key features of the Canon SX210 include a 3 inch LCD screen, 720p HD movies with stereo sound, a range of hand-holding modes for beginners, and full manual controls for experienced snappers. Gavin Stoker finds out if this is all the camera that you need in our Canon PowerShot SX210 IS in-depth review.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Reviewed: Canon Powershot SX210 IS - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service
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Silicon Republic
Published: 07.11.2010
Reviewed: Canon Powershot SX210 IS - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service

The Canon Powershot SX210 IS offers a step up from the standard compact, providing a 14x optical zoom and some great features.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
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Published: 17.02.2012
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
4.3

A slimline advanced digicam with a retracting 14x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video capability.A year after releasing the PowerShot SX200 IS, Canon has upped the ante with the SX210 IS. Resolution is boosted to 14 megapixels and the zoom lens range is extended from 12x to 14x, but kept its 28mm equivalent wide angle of view. The new camera is offered in black or purple. Aside a few minor cosmetic changes and relocation of some controls, not much else has changed.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon Powershot SX210 IS digital camera review - Gadling
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Published: 04.06.2010
Canon Powershot SX210 IS digital camera review - Gadling

As part of our ongoing series of camera reviews, this review will take a closer look at the new Canon Powershot SX210 IS. The SX210 IS offers some of the best specifications of any point and shoot camera – a compact body with a 14.1 megapixel sensor, 14x optical zoom, HD video, 3″ LCD screen and a variety of smart shooting modes. Despite housing a massive 14x optical zoom, the SX210 IS is a very compact camera – and as part of this new generation of ultra-zoom point and shoot cameras, its zoom performance is actually very good. On the back of the SX210 IS, you’ll find the usual controls – a D-PAD/scroll wheel, play, erase, display and menu buttons and ...

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon Powershot SX210
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Published: 28.04.2010
Canon Powershot SX210

Canon Powershot SX210

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera
3.5

This small Canon digital camera includes a big 14x zoom lens, but we found the controls difficult to use

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon SX210 IS Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 18.05.2010
Canon SX210 IS Review
4.5

Canon SX210 IS review, find out how the SX210 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.03.2010
Canon PowerShot SX210 review
4.0

One of the best compact cameras of the year so far

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Quick TakeProsGood outdoor image quality; Generous 14x optical zoom with a nice 28mm wide angle extreme; Large 3.0-inch LCD offers a nice view of your subject(s); Stylish and well built body; Good High ISO performance for a camera in this class ConsBelow average shooting performance; Pop-up flash not

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.03.2010
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 16.06.2010
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS: Digital Photography Review
3.4

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon SX210 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 16.06.2010
Canon SX210 IS Review | Camera Decision
2.0

Canon SX210 IS is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-392 mm F3.1-5.9 lens. Read our SX210 IS review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Quick TakeProsGood outdoor image quality; Generous 14x optical zoom with a nice 28mm wide angle extreme; Large 3.0-inch LCD offers a nice view of your subject(s); Stylish and well built body; Good High ISO performance for a camera in this class ConsBelow average shooting performance; Pop-up flash not