EOS M200vs X-T1
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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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.
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Quick take: The eos m200 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M200 (2019) | X-T1 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M200 | X-T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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