Announced: | 25 Sep 2019 |
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Sensor Resolution: | 24Mp |
Sensor Type: | APS-C CMOS |
ISO: | 100-25600 |
Weight: | 299g |
Physical Dimensions: | 108 x 67 x 35 mm |
Viewfinder: | None |
Screen Type: | 3" Tilting |
Video Resolutions: | 3840 x 2160 |
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Entry-level with interchangeable lenses, the Canon EOS M200 is a mirrorless that has among its main features 4K recordings, a 24Mp APS-C sensor, and a vertically rotatable display. Launched on the global market in September 2019, the Canon EOS M200 cannot be considered a revolutionary makeover compared to the previous M100, but it has on its side an updated AF system and a renewed DIGIC processor that has somehow limited the digital noise problem, especially in situations of non-optimal light.
The consumer target of the Canon EOS M200 is that of users coming from smartphones, willing to make a qualitative leap. A light and easy to handle mirrorless, the M200 is proposed as one of the most attractive entry levels, although it does not reach the levels of the Canon M6 Mark II which has completely different prices and features. But if you are looking for a non-professional camera, able to give you great satisfaction in terms of the quality of its shots, then this Canon EOS M200 could be the right one for you.
The constructive features of the Canon EOS M200 reflect exactly the entry-level status of this mirrorless, which means a non-tropicalized camera body made with not superlative materials, even though the polycarbonate manages in this case to avoid the unpleasant and "cheap", plasticky feeling. Available in black or white version, the M200 has a weight of 299 grams - battery excluded - and small dimensions, like a true mirrorless: 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1 mm.
In general, the Canon EOS M200 is sold in the kit that includes the 15-45 mm, the bare minimum to test your hand on a camera with interchangeable lenses. The most ambitious users will be able to go well beyond the basic kit, buying more performing and certainly more expensive optics.
On the top plate of the Canon EOS M200, we find the built-in flash - an excellent directional pop-up, for creative effects - the shutter button and modes: video, scene, and intelligent automatic. Only three options would seem few but, in this case, the saying “less is more” makes sense, also because everything is compensated by the numerous choices offered by the display.
The display of the Canon EOS M200 is a 3-inch 1.04 million dots touch screen. From the panel, you can access both the quick, simple, and fast menu; and the more complex but never complicated main one. The M200 lacks an electronic viewfinder, so consequently, this snappy and fast monitor represents the center of all the activity expressed by this small mirrorless Canon. Too bad it lacks a camera level, which could be very useful for more precise compositions.
The Canon EOS M200 has made reflex purists turn up their noses, not only for the absence of an EVF but also for the presence of a creative assistant that offers a set of filters and effects that can be used during shooting or even in post-production.
But this is not the only novelty of the Canon EOS M200, because the AF system has also received a substantial upgrade, going from the 49 points of the M100 model to the current 143, with new algorithms regarding face and eye focus. The Dual Pixel technology, the flagship of all Canon machines, has been kept, with its interaction between contrast and phase. The focus areas are not selectable by physical buttons, so with the Canon EOS M200, you will have to arm yourself with patience and work directly on the monitor. The automatic or semi-automatic mode, however, works very well.
The image quality of the Canon EOS M200 is indisputable, at least in its market segment, thanks also to the lights management that can be found in much more expensive cameras too. And with the 24.1MP APS-C sensor this machine delivers sharp images, fine details, and a good color range.
So far so good but unfortunately the talk of autonomy is always a sore point when it comes to mirrorless models, and this Canon EOS M200 is no exception. In fact, having the monitor as the only display tool, we are talking about a very expensive camera in terms of battery. For this reason, the M200 is equipped with an "Eco" function that allows autonomy of over 450 shots. Moreover, the charging (even with the USB port) is pretty fast.
Compared to the M100, the Canon EOS M200 has seen the transition from 2K to UltraHD, even though it is a 4K with some limitations because it is not possible to take full advantage of the Dual Pixel for recordings, remaining in an AF system that is based on contrast detection only. This limit, however, does not prevent the creation of high-quality 2K 1080p movies (using in this case the Dual Pixel technology and eye/face tracking).
To prove that the Canon EOS M200 is a camera that winks at vloggers, the REC button can be selected on the display for the "selfie" setting, but there is also the possibility to record vertically, a typical social trend. Unfortunately, the camera lacks the microphone input, but it is a typical shortcoming of machines in the price range (largely) under a thousand euros.
The Canon EOS M200 is ideal for those looking for a light and space-saving camera, easy to use, with good photo quality and a smart character: the M200 connects quickly to different devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with the Canon Camera Connect app. There is also the possibility of maintaining a constant connection to a smart device even when the machine is turned off, as long as it is within Bluetooth range.
Compact and easy to use, the Canon EOS M200 has been designed to meet the needs of those coming from the smartphone experience. And finally, the number of EF-M lenses in continuous growth should not be underestimated, as well with a price that, inevitably, after more than a year from its launch, will continue to drop, making this Canon EOS M200 one of the best choices for those approaching photography for the first time in a conscious way
The Canon EOS M200 is a mirrorless camera launched on 09/25/2019.
Technically speaking, the Canon EOS M200 ranks in the average of its category, scoring 53 overall. The Canon EOS M200 weights 299 gr and spans 108 x 67 x 35 mm. This means that it is particularly light and small, indeed one of the most handy options within its category.
Going into details, the Canon EOS M200 behaves better than average in its category for:
On the contrary, the performance of Canon EOS M200 is below the category average in:
However, the technical performance of your camera should be put in context. Indeed, depending on the type of photography you are interested in, each individual camera feature can impact your pictures to a different extent. This is the reason why we developed the iCamRank. iCamRank has been designed to weight all the individual technical specifications of each camera in the camerarace database, depending on different shooting conditions. Thus, here is what we suggest, depending on the photography type you like most:
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
APS-C
Sensor Dimensions
22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area
332.27 mm2
Sensor Resolution
24 Mp
Max Image Resolution
6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO
25600
Min Native ISO
100
RAW Support
Manual Focus
Lens Mount
Canon EF-M
Number of Lenses
20
Focal Length Multiplier
1.6
Screen Type
Tilting
Screen Size
3.0"
Screen Resolution
1040Kdot
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
None
Viewfinder Resolution
None
Viewfinder Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification
None
Min Shutter Speed
30s
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000s
Continuous Shooting
6fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range
5.0
Max Flash Sync
-
Flash Modes
n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
DxO Overall Score
DxO Color Depth
DxO Dynamic Range
DxO Low Light ISO
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF MultiArea
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points
143
Number of Cross Focus Points
0
Video Resolutions
3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps MP4 H.264 AAC
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160
Video Formats
MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Wireless Connectivity
Built-in
HDMI
USB
SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight
299g
Physical Dimensions
108 x 67 x 35 mm
Battery Life
315
Battery Type
Battery Pack
Battery Model
LP-E12
Self Timer
Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Timelapse Recording
GPS
Storage Type
SD SDHC SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage Slots
1
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