Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Compact travel zoom with manual control

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 4326B001

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 14.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for fast response
AUTOFOCUS TTL 9-point AiAF with Face Detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detect AF system only
VIDEO 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format
STABILIZATION Lens-shift type optical image stabilization
BURST RATE Approximately 0.7 shots per second
VIEWFINDER None; rear LCD screen only
DISPLAY 3.0-inch PureColor II G LCD, 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, HDMI mini connector
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic and metal construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 260 shots per charge (NB-5L)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via FUNC.SET menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Rear control wheel
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present FUNC.SET button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way control wheel
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Accessed via D-pad

How-to Use Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 14.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-1600
Autofocus 9-point AiAF
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec
Burst Rate 0.7 fps
Video 1280 x 720 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical (Lens-shift)
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch TFT, 230k dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB, HDMI, AV
Battery Life 260 shots
Weight 215g
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 32 mm