Canon IXUS 200 IS | Powershot ELPH SD980 IS | IXY930 IS

CONDITION 8.5/10

THIS CANON COMES WITH A BOX BUT WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS. THE CAMERA ITSELF IS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH SMALL IMPERFECTIONS COMING FROM THE AGE.

Canon IXUS 200 IS | Canon PowerShot ELPH SD980 IS | Canon IXY 930 IS was Canon’s bold step into the touch era when it launched in 2009 — the first IXUS to feature a touchscreen. It arrived as a statement piece in the compact camera market: a sleek little rectangle that merged design minimalism with some surprisingly advanced tech for its time.

THE PICS

THE LOOKS

Finished in clean, classic silver, the IXUS 200 IS carries the unmistakable curves of late-2000s Canon design. It has a smooth, slightly rounded front, polished metallic finish, and a compact body measuring 99 × 53 × 22 mm at around 155 g. The touchscreen dominates the rear — an unusually large 3-inch panel that gives the camera a modern, almost futuristic look for its era. In hand, it feels solid yet elegant, with just enough weight to remind you it’s made of metal, not plastic.

THE SPECS

The IXUS 200 IS uses a 12.1 MP CCD sensor and a 24–120 mm equivalent 5× optical zoom lens, one of the widest-angle lenses Canon had ever put in a compact at the time. The lens opens to f/2.8 on the wide end, with optical image stabilisation helping keep things steady. It features a 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD with 230k dots, 720p HD video recording, and Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor. Images are stored on SD or SDHC cards, and the camera is powered by a rechargeable NB-6L battery.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

• Touchscreen controls: Canon’s first IXUS to feature a full touchscreen interface.

• Wide-angle 24 mm lens: A rare and premium touch for a compact of this size.

• Elegant curves: A clean, flowing design that stands out even among IXUS models.

THE VERDICT

The IXUS 200 IS is a perfect snapshot of Canon’s transition into more modern compact design — polished, slightly experimental, and quietly futuristic. The silver finish adds to its timeless appeal, while the wide-angle lens and touchscreen make it feel like more than just a simple point-and-shoot. It’s a little slice of 2009 optimism, in metal and glass.