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EOS M200 vs A5100
Quick take: The A5100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M200 wins
- Burst Rate: 6.1fps
- Vlogging & Video: 5.4 vs 4.8
- Documentary: 4.7 vs 4.1
- Casual: 6.1 vs 5.2
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £160
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Battery Life: ~400 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Sports & Action: 4.7 vs 4.2
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M200 108 × 67 × 35 mm · 299 g
- A5100 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 283 g
The A5100 is 2 mm wider, 4 mm shorter and 16 g lighter than the EOS M200.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M200 — Casual & Vlogging: 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
EOS M200 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M200Canon · 2019 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fpsBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M200
A5100
Portrait
5.2/10
5.4/10
Street
7.0/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
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Documentary
4.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
5.5/10
Casual
6.1/10
5.2/10
Food
6.0/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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