EOS M200vs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos m200 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M200 (2019) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M200 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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