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EOS M200 vs A7
Quick take: The A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A7 is the most affordable; only the A7 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS M200 wins
- Burst Rate: 6.1fps
- Weight: 299g (with battery and card)
- Street: 7.0 vs 6.2
- Casual: 6.1 vs 3.9
Where the A7 wins
- Cheaper new: £151 vs £160
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Battery Life: ~340 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 6.6 vs 5.2
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
- A7 127 × 94 × 48 mm · 474 g
The EOS M200 is 19 mm narrower, 27 mm shorter, 13 mm slimmer and 175 g lighter than the A7.
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.
A7 — Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction: The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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
A7 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M200Canon · 2019 | A7Sony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 used | £151 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fpsBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card)Best | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
A7
Portrait
5.2/10
6.6/10
Street
7.0/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
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Filmmaking
4.1/10
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Documentary
4.7/10
5.6/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
6.5/10
Casual
6.1/10
3.9/10
Food
6.0/10
5.7/10
Macro
4.7/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
5.6/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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