EOS M200vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M200 (2019): 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.
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Who should buy what
EOS M200 (2019)
- 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
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos m200 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M200 (2019) | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £4,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 746g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M200 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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