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Canon EOS C200 Review

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76/100
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Released
August 2017

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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS C200

The Canon EOS C200 slots into Canon's Cinema EOS lineup as a versatile workhorse that bridges the gap between run-and-gun documentary work and high-end production. Reviewers consistently praise its compact, rugged build (just 1.4 kg) and exceptional ergonomics, making it comfortable for extended handheld shoots. The standout feature is internal Cinema RAW Light recording at up to 4K 59.94p in 10-bit (or 12-bit at lower frame rates), delivering impressive image quality with manageable file sizes. Dual Pixel autofocus earns universal acclaim for its speed and reliability, especially on a touchscreen interface that reviewers call the best in the category.

The built-in mechanical ND filter wheel (2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop) and dual XLR inputs with phantom power make this a serious production tool that handles changing conditions without external rigging. At 120fps in HD without cropping, slow-motion capture remains flexible. The Canon Log 3 profile extends dynamic range significantly, and the Super 35mm sensor with EF mount gives shooters access to Canon's vast lens ecosystem. Reviewers from documentary and narrative backgrounds alike find the C200 small, versatile, and capable of capturing beautiful 4K footage straight out of the box.

Best for: Filmmakers and documentary shooters who want compact, flexible cinema-quality capture with reliable autofocus and built-in pro features.
What's great
  • Internal Cinema RAW Light recording with excellent image quality and manageable file sizes
  • Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus with intuitive touchscreen interface
  • Compact, rugged build at just 1.4 kg with excellent ergonomics for handheld work
  • Built-in mechanical ND filter wheel with 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop options
  • 120fps HD recording without sensor crop, plus dual XLR audio inputs
Watch outs
  • Limited internal codec options between 8-bit H.264 and RAW (no 10-bit compressed option)
  • CFast 2.0 media for RAW recording is expensive and less common than SD

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About this product

4K Cinema RAW Light; DPAF.

Specs

Body
Battery
Battery Pack (BP-A30/BP-A60), Canon BP-A Series
Weight Grams
1430 g
Dimensions Mm
144 x 153 x 179 mm (Approx. 5.7 x 6.0 x 7.0 in.)
Video
Bit Depth
10 bit (59.94P/50.00P), 12 bit (29.97P/23.98P/25.00P/24.00P)
Raw Video
Internal, Cinema RAW Light
Log Profiles
Canon Log 3, Canon Log/Wide DR
Internal Codecs
Cinema RAW Light, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Max Frame Rate 4k
10-bit (59.94P/50.00P)
Max Frame Rate Hd
120/100p
Max Video Bitrate
1 Gbps
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160
Extras
Nd Filter
Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Microphone
Monaural microphone
Total Pixels
Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340)
Dynamic Range
Canon Log 3: 1600% (ISO 800 or above), Canon Log/Wide DR: 800% (ISO 400 or above)
Color Sampling
YCC420 8 bit
Sensor
Sensor Size
equivalent to Super 35mm
Sensor Type
CMOS Sensor (single-panel)
Image Processor
Dual DIGIC DV 6
Effective Megapixels
Approx. 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160)
Exposure
Iso Range Stills
100 - 102400 (expanded)
Shutter Speed Electronic
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Display Vf
Viewfinder
Built-in Electronic, 0.46" (1.18 cm on the diagonal), color wide-screen organic EL display, Approx. 1,770,000 dots (854 x RGB x 480), 100% field of view ratio
Rear Screen
4" LCD screen
Touchscreen
4" Touchscreen LCD
Lens Mount
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Storage Io
Usb
USB terminal
Hdmi
HDMI OUT terminal
Audio Io
2x XLR 3-Pin Microphone Input (+48 V Phantom Power), 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Card Slots
1x CFast 2.0, 2x SD card slots
Stabilization Af
Af System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Subject Detection
Face Detection AF