Canon EOS M200 Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS M200
The Canon EOS M200 is a compact, entry-level mirrorless camera built for beginners who want 4K video and easy operation without spending too much. At 299 grams with battery and card, it's light enough to carry all day, and the 180-degree tilting touchscreen makes it straightforward to frame vlog shots or selfies. The 24.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel autofocus deliver sharp stills and reliable tracking, including eye detection, which is a nice touch at this price point.
Reviewers agree it's one of the best budget mirrorless options for people just starting out. The interface is simple, the image quality is solid for the money, and the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make sharing easy. The 4K video is a real selling point, though it's capped at 24fps and only records for 10 minutes at a stretch. For casual creators and first-time camera buyers, the M200 hits the sweet spot of features and affordability.
That said, it's missing key features for more serious work. There's no viewfinder, no external mic input, and no in-body stabilization. The 4K crop and limited recording time will frustrate anyone trying to do longer takes or run-and-gun video. The Canon EF-M lens selection is also narrow and the mount's future is uncertain. If you're curious about interchangeable-lens cameras and mostly shooting for social media, the M200 is an easy recommendation. If you plan to grow into more advanced work, look elsewhere.
- Very lightweight and compact at 299 grams
- Simple, beginner-friendly interface with touchscreen controls
- Good image quality from 24.1 MP APS-C sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus and eye detection
- Built-in 4K video and 180-degree flip screen for vlogging and selfies
- Strong value for the price
- No viewfinder
- No external microphone input
- 4K recording limited to 10 minutes and 24fps with a crop
- No in-body image stabilization
- Limited EF-M lens ecosystem with uncertain future
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About this product
4K, eye AF, vertical video (kit).
Specs
- Battery
- LP-E12 (7.2 VDC, 875 mAh), approx. 315 shots (485 shots in Eco Mode)
- Weight Grams
- 299 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1 mm
- Build Material
- Polycarbonate
- Weather Sealing
- No
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- No
- Internal Codecs
- H.264, MP4
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 23.98p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1280 x 720 at 59.94p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 120 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 30 min (1080p), 10 min (4K)
- Max Video Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Video Af
- Movie Servo AF with tracking
- Raw Format
- CR3 (14-bit), C-RAW
- Af Coverage
- 88% horizontal x 100% vertical (with select EF-M lenses)
- Silent Mode
- Yes
- 4k Time Lapse
- Yes
- Built In Flash
- Yes (GN 5 m / 16.4 ft at ISO 100)
- Picture Styles
- Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
- Creative Assist
- Yes
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/200 s
- Total Megapixels
- 25.8 MP
- Operating Humidity
- 0 to 85%
- Self Portrait Mode
- Yes (with skin smoothing)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
- Vertical Video Support
- Yes
- Auto Lighting Optimizer
- Yes (disable, low, standard, high)
- Highlight Tone Priority
- Yes (disable, enable, enhanced)
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS (Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 8
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.1 MP
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 100-12800 (extended to 25600)
- Iso Range Stills
- 100-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 6.1 fps (up to 13 Raw / 71 JPEG), 4 fps
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 s
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch, 1.04m-dot, 180 degree tilt touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Crop Factor
- 1.6x
- Usb
- Micro-USB (USB 2.0)
- Hdmi
- Micro-HDMI (UHD 4K / 1080p output)
- Audio Io
- Built-in stereo microphone (no external audio input)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- Up to 143 points
- Af System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF (phase-detection)
- Af Low Light
- -4 EV
- Subject Detection
- Eye Detection AF, Face Tracking
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