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EOS M200 vs EOS M50

Quick take: The EOS M200 is the most affordable.

Where the EOS M200 wins

  • Cheaper new: £160 vs £240
  • Battery Life: ~315 shots (CIPA)
  • Weight: 299g (with battery and card)
  • Street: 7.0 vs 6.5
  • Travel: 6.4 vs 5.8

Where the EOS M50 wins

  • Burst Rate: 10fps
  • Portrait: 6.1 vs 5.2
  • Wedding & Events: 4.7 vs 3.6
  • Filmmaking: 4.6 vs 4.1
  • Sports & Action: 5.5 vs 4.2

15 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
0 25 50 75 100 EOS M50 116 mm 88 mm EOS M200 108 mm 67 mm
  • EOS M200 108 × 67 × 35 mm · 299 g
  • EOS M50 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.

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 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.

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 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
  • Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
  • Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
  • Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS M200Canon · 2019EOS M50Canon · 2018
Price £160 usedBest£240 used
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution 24.1MP24.1MP
Video 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detectionDual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Burst Rate 6.1fps10fpsBest
Battery Life ~315 shots (CIPA)Best~235 shots (CIPA)
Weight 299g (with battery and card)Best387g (body only)
Dimensions 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderElectronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Canon EF-M mountCanon EF-M mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, BluetoothMicro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

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
Portrait
5.2/10
6.1/10
Street
7.0/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
4.6/10
Documentary
4.7/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
5.4/10
Casual
6.1/10
5.5/10
Food
6.0/10
6.2/10
Macro
4.7/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.3/10
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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