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EOS M200 vs EOS M50 II
Quick take: The EOS M200 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M200 wins
- Cheaper new: £160 vs £575
- Battery Life: ~315 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 299g (with battery and card)
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.8
Where the EOS M50 II wins
- Burst Rate: 10fps
- Portrait: 6.1 vs 5.2
- Wedding & Events: 4.8 vs 3.6
- Vlogging & Video: 6.1 vs 5.4
- Filmmaking: 4.7 vs 4.1
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M200 108 × 67 × 35 mm · 299 g
- EOS M50 II 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
The EOS M200 is 8 mm narrower, 21 mm shorter, 24 mm slimmer and 88 g lighter than the EOS M50 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
EOS M50 II — Beginners & Vlogging: Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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
EOS M50 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M200Canon · 2019 | EOS M50 IICanon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 usedBest | £575 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA)Best | ~305 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card)Best | 387g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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
EOS M200
EOS M50 II
Portrait
5.2/10
6.1/10
Street
7.0/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
4.7/10
Documentary
4.7/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
5.4/10
Casual
6.1/10
7.1/10
Food
6.0/10
6.4/10
Macro
4.7/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.4/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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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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