The new Canon PowerShot SX210 IS features a 14 megapixel sensor. An f/3.1-5.9 lens starts at a wide 28mm angle and offers 14x optical zoom. A 3.0 inch wide-aspect display occupies the back panel. Like the SX200 before it, the SX210 will record 720p HD video, but this time it’s available through a dedicated video record button. Much of the control layout remains the same from the previous generation, though the mode dial has been moved to the back panel.
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Main features:
* 14x zoom, 28mm wide-angle genuine Canon lens
* 14.1 Megapixels with compact, metal body in three colour options*
* Canon 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer with Dynamic IS
* Wide 7.6cm (3.0″) PureColor II G LCD with enhanced strength and visibility
* HD Movies (720p) with optical zoom, stereo sound and HDMI
* Easy to use with Smart Auto, Face Detection and on-screen Hints & Tips
* Smart Flash Exposure and i-Contrast for best results in all situations
* DIGIC 4 and Servo AF/AE for ultra-fast response and high image quality
* Manual, Av and Tv modes for full creative control
* Shooting modes including Smart Shutter, Low Light, Fish-eye and Miniature Effect
Good:
- HDMI output for playback of images or videos on a compatible HDTV / display
- SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader for the use of pre-existing and future SD flash storage cards – the industry standard (easy to find, capacious and affordable)
- designed for easy use of Eye-Fi (wireless SD card)
- 14x optical zoom
- records video in 720p high definition with stereo audio
- optical image stabilization
- “Smart Shutter” allows users to trigger a photo with a simple facial gesture such as a wink or smile
- easy YouTube upload functionality
- pop-out flash
- clean aesthetic
Bad:
- only available in purple, gold and black
- high price for a rather simple point & shoot
- low resolution display – 230k dot
Digitalcamera HQ reviews the Canon Powershot SX210 IS and writes:
“Its predecessor, the SX200, did have a few design issues, but based on the looks alone, the SX210 looks like it’s been almost entirely re-done so those shouldn’t be an issue. This also includes the lusted-after feature of optical zoom during video mode, which is 720p HD.”
Electricpig reviews the Canon Powershot SX210 IS and writes:
“We’re also big fans of the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS’s build: it’s a sturdy compact with some lovely curves and brilliant pop up flash…”
Specifications:
Sensor:
• 1/2.3″ Type CCD
• 14.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes:
• 4320 x 3240
• 3456 x 2592
• 2592 x 1944
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
• 320 x 140
• 4320 x 2432
Movie clips:
• 1280 x 720 @ 30fps [HD]
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps [L]
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps [M]
Maximum clip length:
• Upto 4GB or 1/2 hour [HD]
• Upto 4GB or 1 hour [L or M]
File formats:
• JPEG (Exif v2.2)
• DPOF 1.1
• MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)
Lens:
• 28 – 392mm (35mm equiv)
• f=5.0-70mm
• 14x optical zoom
• F3.1-5.9
Image stabilization:
• Yes (Lens-Shift)
Digital zoom:
• up to 4x
Focus:
• TTL
AF area modes:
• Face Detection AiAF / 9 point
• 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
AF lock:
• Yes (On/Off Selectable)
AF assist lamp:
• Yes
Focus distance:
• Closest focus distance 5 cm
Metering:
• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center or linked to Face Detection)
ISO sensitivity:
• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
AE lock:
• Yes (on/off selectable)
Exposure compensation:
• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed:
• 15-1/3200 sec
Modes:
• Auto
• Program AE
• Shutter priority AE
• Aperture priority AE
• Manual
• Easy
• Portrait
• Kids & Pets
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Scene
• Movie
Scene modes:
• Portrait
• Indoor
• Smart Shutter(Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer)
• Low Light (3.5MP)
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Fish-eye Effect
• Miniature Effect
• Beach
• Foliage
• Snow
• Fireworks
• Stitch Assist
White balance:
• Auto (including Face Detection WB)
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom
Self timer:
• 2 or 10sec
• Custom
Continuous shooting:
• Approx 0.7 fps
Image parameters:
• My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
• Face Detection FE compensation
• Safety FE compensation
• Flash exposure lock
• +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE
• Range (75cm-3.5m (W) / 1.0m-2.0m (T))
• Manual : 3 levels with internal flash
• External HF-DC1 flash (optional)
LCD monitor:
• 3.0″ TFT
• 230,000 pixels
• 100% coverage
• Adjustable
Connectivity:
• HDMI connector (Mini-B)
• USB Hi-Speed
• AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Storage:
• SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power:
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L
Weight (with batt):
• 215 g