EOS M200vs EOS R6
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.
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Quick take: The eos m200 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m200 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M200 (2019) | EOS R6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 598g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M200 | EOS R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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