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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23255 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Canon
• Model: SD200 Digital ELPH
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 6.00" w x 8.00" l, 2.24 pounds
• Display size: 2

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

From the Manufacturer
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.

The SD200's 2.0-inch display is coupled with an optical viewfinder for maximum picture-taking convenience.

A sophisticated design with superb resolution and a bold zoom
The new ultra sleek, ultra slim 3.2 megapixels with a 3x optical/3.2x digital/10x combined zoom
Stylishly sleek yet impressively powerful, the PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph has the resolution you need to create dazzling prints and on-screen images. The optical zoom makes close-ups delightfully simple.

Shoot and play back in true comfort
New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and playback
The compact PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph gives you shooting comfort without compromise. A bold 2.0-inch LCD screen provides a clear view of your scene so framing and playing back images are pure joy.

Super slim yet remarkably powerful
Cutting edge technology including a UA Lens for superior image quality in a slim metal body
The PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph is the first in the PowerShot line to incorporate Canon's new DIGIC II Image Processor. Designed to improve processing speed and image quality, the DIGIC II processor provides markedly faster camera start-up, autofocus, and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.

Get excellent detail with Canon's high-quality lens and 3.2-megapixel CCD.

Canon's latest imaging technology for superior image quality
First in the PowerShot line to use a DIGIC II Image Processor for even faster processing speed, excellent image quality and crisp, vibrant colors.

Canon's new DIGIC II Image Processor radically improves processing speed and image quality. So camera startup, autofocus and playback is noticeably faster; every image more vibrant and true-to-life. The PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph is the first in the PowerShot line to incorporate this state-of-the-art processor.

More Movie Recording choices
Enhanced movie features expand creativity: 30-frame-per-second VGA (640 x 480) and new Fast Frame Rate Movie recording at 60 frames per second (320 x 240)
The PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph is the first digital camera to let you shoot in 60-frame-per-second full-motion video for fast-moving subjects. You can also choose 30 frames per second for general shooting. Plus, for e-mail attachments, there's a compact movie mode.

Experience a new level of creativity
New Scene Modes including Digital Macro Mode to widen shooting capabilities
The PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph gives you true creative choice. 9 preset modes make it easy to create impressive pictures even in challenging shooting environments. Or you can switch to manual and exercise complete control.

Auto
The camera sets the all parameters so you can relax and shoot.

Manual
Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect, and other settings yourself.

Stitch Assist
Create seamless panoramas by cleanly aligning sequential images.

Digital Macro
Create larger-than-life macro shots with ease.

Portrait
The camera automatically sets a large aperture, focuses the subject, and artistically blurs the background.

Night Snapshot
Capture people against a softly glowing night background without a tripod.

Kids & Pets
Now you're always prepared to shoot moving subjects without missing a moment.

Indoor
Improves natural color and reduces camera shake when shooting under artificial light.

Underwater
Get lifelike color even when shooting underwater.

One-button downloading and printing plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print
Print/Share Button for effortless one-touch direct printing and downloads, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print
The SD200's Print/Share Button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD200 to a Canon Direct Photo Printer or PictBridge supported printer, press the Print/Share Button and print! Also use the Print/Share Button to transfer images directly to a computer (Windows ).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet using any Canon Compact Photo Printer.

What's in the Box
PowerShot SD200 body, wrist strap WS-600, battery pack NB-4L, battery charger CB-2LV, SD memory card 16MB, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, interface cable IFC-400PCU, AV cable AVC-DC300

Customer Reviews

Proof Canon listens to customer feedback!
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
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
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.