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The Canon FS200 is a standard definition flash memory camcorder from Canon's 2009 lineup. The camcorder is a slight upgrade to Canon's FS100 from 2008 and like the FS100 it features Canon's DIGIC DV II image processor for reduced pixel noise and improved image quality, but only has a 680,000 pixel CMOS sensor compared to the 1.07 megapixels of the FS100. The FS200 has an SDHC expansion slot for storing video and still images as well as a USB output for uploading to PC. It is designed similar to the FS100 with a 2.7" LCD display but is lighter and more compact than the 2008 model, at only 7.9 ounces. The camcorder includes Canon's 41x advanced zoom technology as well as image stabilization and a quick charge feature. It is available in a misty silver, sunrise red, or evening blue finish and is expected to be released in Spring 2009.
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Release date April, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 680,000 Pixel CMOS sensor
- DIGIC DV II image processor
- 2.7" LCD display
- SDHC expansion slot
- 41x Advanced Zoom; 37x Optical / 2000x Digital
- Image stabilization
- Quick charge feature
- Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz.)
- USB 2.0 output
- Recording modes: 3 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps
- Available in Misty Silver, Sunrise Red, or Evening Blue finish
- Included in Box: Battery Pack, Compact Power Adapter, Cables, Wrist Strap
- Comes with Pixela ImageMixer Video Editing Software
- 1 year limited warranty
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Canon FS200 | Silver
• Canon FS200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 37x Optical Zoom (Misty Silver)
• FS200 SDHC Card Camcorder
UPC: 013803108811
EAN: 013803108811
MPN: 3421B001
Canon FS200 | Blue
• Canon FS200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 37x Optical Zoom (Evening Blue)
• FS200 (Evening Blue) Flash Memory Camcorder
UPC: 013803108835
EAN: 013803108835
MPN: 3424B001AA
Competitors
MSRP $399.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 2.7" touchscreen
- 16GB of internal flash storage (up to 12 hours of footage)
- 60x optical zoom
Cons
- utilizes more expensive, less capacious and harder to find Memory Stick PRO Duo external memory cards
- still images are of very low resolution
- does not record video in high definition
Canon FS200
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Sony DCR-SX60
MSRP $300.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom
Cons
- low resolution screen (123k pixels)
- records in standard definition only
- utilizes higher cost Sony memory sticks
Canon FS200
vs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
MSRP $300.00
Released January, 2009
The Samsung SMX-F34BN is a 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder that retails for just $300 and and was released in 2009. This is an unusual camera type that can record up to 8 hours. It has a zoom of 42x which is pretty powerful, it also has an optimized mode for Youtube, which is a feature...
Canon FS200
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Samsung SMX-F34BN
MSRP $349.95
Released January, 2009
The JVC Everio GZ-MS130 is a Everio S Series memory camcorder is a more expensive version of its sister model, the GZ-MS120 and differs by having internal memory instead of a second SD/SDHC card slot. It offers continuous recording, when one storage facilitiy fills up during recording it automatically switches over to the other...
Canon FS200
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MS130
MSRP $330.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 60x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom
- 8GB of internal storage
- available in silver, red, and blue
Cons
- does not record in high definition
- uses Memory Stick Duo for external storage (more expensive and less capacious than other types of flash cards)
- LCD Screen doesnt work in sunlight
Canon FS200
vs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SX41
MSRP $329.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- affordable price
- 70x optical zoom
Cons
- no included starter card or internal storage
- does not shoot in high definition
- poor low light performance
Canon FS200
vs.
Panasonic SDR-S26
Reviews
May 1, 2009
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Pros
- headphone jack
- 37x optical zoom
- image stabilization
- utilizes affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash cards for storage
- lighter and more compact than previous generation
- affordable price
- simple, easy to use controls
- mini microphone input
Cons
- no internal storage (upgraded models have - FS21 has 16GB, FS22 has 32GB)
- limited still image resolution (1024 x 768px)
- cheap plastic body construction
- smaller CMOS sensor than the previous generation
- does not shoot in high definition
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