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A1 vs EOS M200
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the EOS M200 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
31 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M200 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M200 is Canon's most approachable APS-C mirrorless — slim, light, and simple, with Dual Pixel AF that makes sharp results effortless. No EVF and no IBIS keep it firmly entry-level, but for first-time buyers stepping up from a smartphone, it delivers reliable, confidence-inspiring results in a genuinely compact package.
Who should buy what
EOS M200 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a compact body
- Vloggers wanting a lightweight flip-screen mirrorless
- Students and beginners learning photography
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | EOS M200Canon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909 | £160 usedBest |
| Sensor | — | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 24.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | — | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection |
| Burst Rate | — | 6.1fps |
| Battery Life | — | ~315 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 299g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
EOS M200
Portrait
—
5.2/10
Street
—
7.0/10
Travel
—
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.4/10
Filmmaking
—
4.1/10
Documentary
—
4.7/10
Sports & Action
—
4.2/10
Landscape
—
5.0/10
Wildlife
—
4.4/10
Casual
—
6.1/10
Food
—
6.0/10
Macro
—
4.7/10
Architecture
—
4.8/10
Astrophotography
—
4.4/10
Fun & simple
—
5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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