Canon FS200

627 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 627 reviews of Canon FS200. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon FS200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon FS200

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Canon FS200 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the size and portability are generally positive. The price and image quality also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon FS200

alaTest has collected and analyzed 246 user reviews of Canon FS200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, but there are mixed views on the viewfinder and color.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon FS200 Camcorder Review

The FS200 is a stylish little standard definition camcorder from Canon that costs around $299 MSRP. The FS200 records to SD/SDHC memory cards, offers a 37x optical zoom, and is one of the best all-around standard definition cams we've tested this year.

We liked the Canon FS200 ($299 MSRP) enough to give it Runner Up in our 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards for Best Standard Definition Camcorder. The top prize went to the JVC GZ-MG670, however, as its HD upconversion feature gave it a strong edge...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : David Kender (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon FS200 First Impressions Camcorder Review

The Canon FS200 is a minor upgrade to last year's FS100. Yet the extreme portability, colorful options, and mic and headphone jacks will likely win it some fans. The FS200 records to memory card only, while the step-up FS21 and FS22 offer the card slot...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Canon FS200

One of the best all-around standard definition cams we've tested this year

Good color performance; Decent motion & sharpness; Decent set of manual controls

Noise levels were only average

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Ricky (etechreviews.net)

Canon FS200 Flash Memory (Digital) Camcorder Review

In the world of high-tech technology, there are so many electronic gadgets available in the markets today the world over. Get some of the best features in Canon FS200 camcorder with ultra compact design having 37x optical zoom and headphone jacks. The...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon FS200 camcorder

A standard-definition Canon camcorder that uses flash memory for recording and comes with valuable extras

Good video for specs and asking price, plenty of advanced features including external audio, compact size

Poor still image mode, menu could be a little more user-friendly

The Canon FS200 is a serviceable standard-def camcorder for beginners and cash-strapped videographers. It strikes a good balance between advanced features and affordability.

Nov, 2009

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Canon Legria FS200 Camcorder

The compact body of this camcorder makes it very easy to handle and carry with ease. You may feel that the zoom functionality is not up to what you get to see in other camcorders. But, as FS200 camcorder does not have optical image stabilisation, no...

So, if you are not an avid shooter and you are looking out for camcorder meant to record something from the family and friends for fun, this might be a good choice to have. The mic and headphone are very good options to possess. If only there was a...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Jayesh Limaye (techtree.com)

Canon Legria FS200

A good and affordable camcorder

Very compact, light, stylish, decent image quality, good build, ergonomic, swivel LCD, microphone and headphone jacks, usable optical zoom that is smooth and noiseless, good battery life, good price

No optical image stabilization, awkwardly placed USB port, no carry pouch

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon - LEGRIA FS200

Christmas is coming and the geese may getting fat but a lot of shoppers' pockets are exceedingly lean in the current financial climate. Those looking for bargains in the electronics and gadgetry arena are fortunate that ...

If you're on a tight budget and want an easy-to-use camcorder that looks smart, takes above average quality images (though not HD standard) and has good zoom reach, then despite control difficulties and lack of optical image stabilisation, the LEGRIA...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Canon Camcorder Legria FS200

It has been a while since I have reviewed a fully fledged camcorder, yes I have reviewed a couple of HD style units that are no bigger than a mobile phone, and yes, most digital cameras can take videos as well as stills, here however a conventional...

The Canon Legria FS200 just about fits into the palm of your (adult) hand. It is 11.5x5.5x5cm when shut, the last figure the width increases to 13.5cm if you have the screen (that can rotate up to 270degrees) fully open. The weight is 275grams. Quite...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

quick first review

Nice camcorder for the price, but if you don't want or need a MIC input, you might prefer some other unit, such as one with a nice high megapixel size for still images. In all fairness, I have no experience with those, or how they compare to a digital...

Stereo Mic input jack. I haven't tried it yet, but this is really one of the MAIN reasons I bought this camera ; Seems like it has good long battery life. I haven't tested the full battery but I used it for one hour and it said about 120 mins...

Still image size is small at 1024x768 which is not even 1 megapixel! Even on the highest quality setting, they look like cheap camera photos ; Would have been nice if the flash memory slot wasn't underneath the unit, so as to require removal from...

May, 2010

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