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Canon IXUS 200 IS review

An excellent touchscreen snapper with a great range of features

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-09-09September 9th 2009

Price at launch £329.00
Product Type Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720
Touchscreen Yes
Effective Camera Resolution 12.1 Megapixel
USB Yes
Product Family Digital IXUS
Image Stabilization Optical
Colour Brown
Optical Zoom 5x
Digital Zoom 4x
Brand Name Canon
Screen Size 7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats QuickTime MOV
Viewfinder Type No
Weight (Approximate) 130.0 g
Minimum Focus Distance 50 mm
Maximum Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate 30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported 1
Battery Built-in No
Battery Rechargeable Yes
Battery Included Yes
Display Screen Type LCD
HDMI Yes
Memory Card Supported Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Height 53.4 mm
Width 100.0 mm
Depth 23.0 mm
Autofocus Points 9
Focal Length 4.30 mm to 21.50 mm
Image Formats JPEG
Flash Modes Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes Auto
Manufacturer Canon, Inc
Product Model 200 IS
Product Name Digital IXUS 200 IS Compact Camera
Product Line Digital IXUS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Manufacturer Part Number 3988B006
Manufacturer Website Address www.canon.co.uk
Marketing Information

Featuring an ultra wide-angle 24mm lens, 5.0x optical zoom and an intuitive touch screen interface, the 12.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 200 IS combines cutting-edge technology with stylish IXUS design.

Battery Life 240 Shot
Package Contents
  • Digital IXUS 200 IS Compact Camera
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L
  • Battery Charger
  • Display Resolution 230000 Pixel
    Standard Warranty 1 Year

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    Product Summary

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    Build quality

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    Takes great images

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    Excellent screen

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    Quick start up times

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    Face detection features

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    No manual features

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    Touchscreen can be gimmicky

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    Slow continuous shooting

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    High ISO mode best left alone

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    Dated software

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