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 & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
Who should buy what
EOS M200 (2019)
X100F (2017)
Quick take: The x100f has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m200 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M200 (2019) | X100F (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 469g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M200 | X100F |
|---|---|---|
| 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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