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Canon EOS M200  Camera Review

Reviewed Feb 08, 2021 at 07:40am
Writing modified Jan 24, 2024 at 03:12pm
Tested using methodology v0.12.1 
Canon EOS M200
7.6
Travel Photography 
7.5
Landscape Photography 
6.9
Sport & Wildlife Photography 
7.4
Raw Photo Performance 
6.9
Vlogging 
6.2
Studio Video 
4.0
Action Video 
 0

The Canon EOS M200 is a mirrorless APS-C camera with a flip-out screen. It has a portable and lightweight design, but it lacks a hand grip, so it may not be comfortable for some users. It has a very good image quality, and its impressive photo autofocus system can keep track of moving subjects and keep them in focus. It can also record video in 4k and FHD, but its video autofocus system has a poor performance in 4k.

Our Verdict

7.6
Travel Photography 

The Canon M200 is good for travel photography. It has very good image quality overall, so photos look clear and detailed. Its autofocus feature also does a great job of tracking moving subjects and keeping them in focus. While it's very portable, it doesn't have a hand grip or a viewfinder, which can be inconvenient for some users. Its battery life is also mediocre.

Pros
  • Good image quality for its class.
  • Great photo autofocus performance.
  • Portable design.
Cons
  • No hand grip.
  • No viewfinder.
7.5
Landscape Photography 

The Canon M200 is good for landscape photography if you need something portable. It has very good overall image quality, and its screen is bright enough to be readable even in direct sunlight. It has good dynamic range to bring out more detail in high-contrast landscapes. It's also highly portable, making it easier to take on hikes. It doesn't have the best build quality and lacks weather-sealing. It also doesn't have a viewfinder.

Pros
  • Good image quality for its class.
  • Portable design.
  • Good dynamic range.
Cons
  • No hand grip.
  • No viewfinder.
6.9
Sport & Wildlife Photography 

The Canon M200 is okay for sport and wildlife photography. It has very good image quality, and its autofocus system does a decent job of tracking fast-moving subjects and keeping them in focus. Though it isn't the fastest, the camera can also shoot at a fairly quick seven fps in burst mode. However, its buffer fills up very quickly when shooting in RAW format.

Pros
  • Good image quality for its class.
  • Great photo autofocus performance.
Cons
  • No hand grip.
  • Only one option for continuous shooting.
  • No viewfinder.
7.4
Raw Photo Performance 

The Canon M200 has decent RAW image quality. It has good dynamic range, so it can capture a fair amount of highlight and shadow detail. Images also have a good amount of fine detail when you punch in. It doesn't have the greatest noise handling in low light, though it still performs reasonably well for its class.

Pros
  • Good dynamic range.
  • High resolution.
Cons
  • Noise handling is just okay.
6.9
Vlogging 

The Canon M200 is okay for vlogging. This portable camera comes with a flip-out screen that you can flip to face you while you record. It has good video quality in 4k and fair video quality in FHD. However, it has some trouble smoothing out camera shake if you record while walking, especially in 4k.

Pros
  • Portable design.
  • Flip-out screen.
Cons
  • Struggles to smooth out camera shake if you record while walking.
6.2
Studio Video 

The Canon M200 is mediocre for studio video. It has a fair recording quality in FHD, but it performs better in 4k. Its video autofocus system does an amazing job tracking moving subjects in FHD, but it struggles a bit when recording in 4k. There also aren't any inputs for microphones or headphones, which is a bit disappointing.

Pros
  • Amazing FHD video autofocus performance.
  • Good 4k video quality.
Cons
  • Poor 4k video autofocus performance.
  • Not a lot of inputs for accessories.
4.0
Action Video 

The Canon M200 isn't designed for action video. While it's lightweight and portable, it can't be strapped onto a helmet and it isn't rated for water resistance. It also doesn't have a lot of frame rate options in FHD, so you can't record slow-motion clips.

Pros
  • Portable design.
Cons
  • Struggles to smooth out camera shake if you record while walking.
  • Not a lot of inputs for accessories.
  • 7.6
    Travel Photography
  • 7.5
    Landscape Photography
  • 6.9
    Sport & Wildlife Photography
  • 7.4
    Raw Photo Performance
  • 6.9
    Vlogging
  • 6.2
    Studio Video
  • 4.0
    Action Video
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jan 29, 2024: Added text to the 'Raw Photo Performance' verdict box and updated other verdict boxes for accuracy and clarity.
    2.  Updated Jan 29, 2024: Converted to Test Bench 0.12.1.
    3.  Updated Apr 24, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.12.
    4.  Updated Mar 21, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.11.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Canon M200 comes in both 'Black' and 'White' color variants. We tested the 'Black' variant with the EF-M 15–45mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM lens, and you can see the label here. We expect the other color variants to perform similarly.

    You can also purchase this camera with an 18-150mm lens or without any additional lenses. However, we haven't tested the camera's performance with other lenses, so we can't confirm its performance.

    If you come across another version of this camera, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.

    Compared To Other Cameras

    Canon EOS M50

    The Canon EOS M50 and the Canon EOS M200 are very similar cameras. The biggest difference is that the M50 has a viewfinder, handgrip, and fully articulated screen, while the M200 is designed to be more compact. Otherwise, they use the same sensor and perform similarly overall.

    Sony α6000

    The Sony α6000 and the Canon EOS M200 are both good entry-level cameras with APS-C sensors, though they have some key differences. The Canon has a more compact body, making it a bit easier to store and take on the go, but it also lacks a viewfinder and handgrip, so it's less comfortable to shoot with. The Canon has slightly better noise performance at higher ISO settings and a newer, more effective autofocus system. It can record 4k video and has a screen that flips up to face you, making it a better choice for vlogging. The Sony has a faster continuous shooting speed and better battery life.

    Sony ZV-1

    The Canon EOS M200 and the Sony ZV-1 are two different types of cameras. The Canon is an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor, making it a little more versatile for photography than the Sony, which has a fixed lens and a smaller 1-inch sensor. Though the Canon has a very portable body, it's less portable when factoring in the size of your lens. It's also not as well-suited to video since it can only shoot severely cropped 4k video, has fewer frame rate options, and has worse stabilization than the Sony.

    Test Results

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    Design
    8.9
    Portability
    Height
    2.7" (6.9 cm)
    Width
    4.6" (11.8 cm)
    Depth
    1.6" (4.0 cm)
    Volume
    19.9 in³ (326.0 cm³)
    Weight
    0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)
    6.0
    Build Quality

    • Body made of hard plastic
    • Shutter and power buttons lack physical feedback when pressed
    • All inputs are covered by hard plastic flaps
    • Control dial doesn't feel very robust

    Body
    Body Type
    Large Sensor Compact
    Water Resistance
    No
    Mirrorless
    Yes
    Rugged
    No
    Hot Shoe
    No
    Customizable Button
    No
    Command Dial
    1
    Tripod Mount
    Yes
    Lens Mount
    EF-M Mount
    Built-In Flash
    Yes
    Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4,000 s
    In The Box

    • Canon EOS M200 camera
    • Canon EF-M 15–45mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM lens
    • User manual
    • Battery + battery charger
    • Lens cover
    • Lens cap
    • Sensor cover
    • Shoulder strap

    6.0
    Ergonomics & Comfort
    Hand Grip: Small Hand
    No Hand Grip
    Hand Grip: Medium Hand
    No Hand Grip
    Hand Grip: Large Hand
    No Hand Grip
    Hand Grip: Extra-Large Hand
    No Hand Grip

    • Camera doesn't have a defined hand grip
    • You need to use two hands to operate the camera
    • No viewfinder; have to use screen to compose image
    • Only one control dial

    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Type
    No Viewfinder
    Advertised Coverage
    N/A
    Advertised Resolution
    N/A
    Advertised Magnification
    N/A
    8.5
    Screen
    Screen Articulation Type
    Flip-Out
    Screen Max Brightness
    890 cd/m²
    Advertised Resolution
    1.04 million dots
    Size
    3.0" (7.5 cm)
    Touchscreen
    Yes
    9.0
    Menu System
    Guide Mode
    Yes
    App Name
    Canon Camera Connect

    • Menu is very easy to navigate
    • Added graphics help make the menu categories clear
    • Guide Mode helps explain functions to novice users

    0.0
    Built-In Lens
    Maximum Aperture
    No built-in lens
    Max Aperture (Full-Frame Equivalent)
    N/A
    Minimum Focal Length
    N/A
    Maximum Focal Length
    N/A
    Max Focal Length (Full-Frame Equivalent)
    N/A
    Optical Image Stabilization
    No
    Luminance
    N/A
    Light Falloff
    N/A
    Sensor
    Sensor Type
    CMOS
    Advertised Effective Pixels
    24.1 MP
    Sensor Size
    APS-C
    Processor
    DIGIC 8
    Extended ISO Minimum
    N/A
    Native ISO Minimum (Base ISO)
    100
    Native ISO Maximum
    25,600
    Tested Firmware
    Ver. 1.0.0
    5.9
    Battery
    Battery Type
    Canon LP-E12
    USB Charging
    No
    Power Delivery While Recording
    No
    Advertised Battery Life In Photo
    315 photos
    Tested Battery Life In Video
    95 min
    Photo General
    6.0
    Photo Shooting Speed
    Low Speed Continuous
    7 fps
    High Speed Continuous
    7 fps
    Silent Shooting Continuous
    N/A
    Raw Buffer Size
    14 Photos
    JPEG Buffer Size
    10,000 Photos
    Buffer Empty Time
    4 s

    If you'd prefer an entry-level camera with a faster max burst rate, consider the Sony α6000.

    5.2
    Photo AF-C Tracking
    Autofocus Tracking Shots
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    AF-C Tracking 01
    Perfect Focus Hit Rate
    37%
    Usable Focus Hit Rate
    56%
    9.9
    Photo AF-C Center Point
    Autofocus Center Point Shots
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    Run 01
    AF-C Center Point 01
    Perfect Focus Hit Rate
    98%
    Usable Focus Hit Rate
    100%
    7.8
    Photo Image Stabilization
    Minimum Shutter Speed Achieved
    1/13 s
    In-Body Image Stabilization
    No
    Photo Image Quality
    7.6
    Photo RAW Dynamic Range
    Dynamic Range At Base ISO
    9.8 f-stops
    Dynamic Range At 1/500s Exposure Time
    8.2 f-stops
    Dynamic Range At 1/2000s Exposure Time
    6.8 f-stops
    Dynamic Range At 1/4000s Exposure Time
    5.9 f-stops
    7.6
    Photo RAW Sharpness
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    Vertical Edge MTF50 At Base ISO
    1,583 LW/PH
    Horizontal Edge MTF50 At Base ISO
    1,806 LW/PH
    6.9
    Photo RAW Noise
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    SNR 18% At 1/8 Exposure Time (125 ms)
    33.1dB
    SNR 18% At 1/30 Exposure Time (33 ms)
    30.0 dB
    SNR 18% At 1/125 Exposure Time (8 ms)
    25.4 dB
    SNR 18% At 1/500 Exposure Time (2 ms)
    20.3dB
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    The Polish Church Picture
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    The Studio Picture
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    The Stairway Picture
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    Video General
    Video Features
    Full HD Video
    Yes
    4k Video
    Yes
    6k Video
    No
    Clean HDMI Output
    Yes
    Advertised Max Chroma Sampling Over HDMI
    Not Advertised
    Advertised Max Bit Depth Over HDMI
    N/A
    Log Picture Profile
    No
    Recording Light
    No
    Audio
    Audio Test Sample
    Audio Recording
    Stereo
    Microphone Level Display
    Yes
    Video File Format And Compression
    MP4 H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
    Yes
    MP4 H.265 / HEVC
    No
    MOV H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
    No
    MOV H.265 / HEVC
    No
    AVCHD H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
    No
    All-I Compression
    No
    4k Video
    3.0
    4k Video Frame Rate
    240 fps In 4k
    No
    120 fps In 4k
    No
    60 fps In 4k
    No
    30 fps In 4k
    No
    24 fps In 4k
    Yes, with a Crop
    4k Crop At Max Available fps
    1.57 x
    5.3
    4k Video Internal Recording
    Bitrate Maximum In 4k
    120 Mbps
    Bitrate Minimum In 4k
    120 Mbps
    Chroma Sampling In 4k
    4:2:0
    Bit Depth In 4k
    8 Bit
    Record Time Limit In 4k
    10 min
    Overheat Recording Interruptions in 4k
    8
    4.5
    4k Video Autofocus Performance
    Object Tracking In 4k
    6.7
    Face Tracking In 4k
    0.4
    Face Detection In 4k
    Yes
    Eye Detection In 4k
    Yes
    6.8
    4k Video Quality
    Low Light Capability In 4k
    6.5
    Test Scene Extract In 4k
    7.0
    2.8
    4k Video Rolling Shutter Effect
    4k Rolling Shutter
    11.3°
    Full HD Video
    5.5
    FHD Video Frame Rate
    240 fps In FHD
    No
    120 fps In FHD
    No
    60 fps In FHD
    Yes
    30 fps In FHD
    Yes
    24 fps In FHD
    No
    FHD Crop At Max Available fps
    1 x
    7.6
    FHD Video Internal Recording
    Bitrate Maximum In FHD
    60 Mbps
    Bitrate Minimum In FHD
    30 Mbps
    Chroma Sampling In FHD
    4:2:0
    Bit Depth In FHD
    8 Bit
    Record Time Limit in FHD
    30 min
    8.6
    FHD Video Autofocus Performance
    Object Tracking In FHD
    8.3
    Face Tracking In FHD
    8.3
    Face Detection In FHD
    Yes
    Eye Detection In FHD
    Yes
    6.8
    FHD Video Quality
    Low Light Capability In FHD
    6.0
    Test Scene Extract In FHD
    7.5
    6.9
    FHD Video Rolling Shutter Effect
    FHD Rolling Shutter
    4.3°
    Storage And Connectivity
    Storage
    Card 1 Slot
    SD Card UHS-I
    Card 2 Slot
    No 2nd Card Slot
    5.8
    Inputs / Outputs
    USB
    Micro USB
    HDMI
    Micro (Type D)
    Headphones
    No
    Microphone
    No Microphone input
    Wi-Fi
    Yes
    Bluetooth
    Yes

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