Canon

Canon EOS M200

The Canon EOS M200 is the most approachable camera in Canon's EF-M lineup — a slim, lightweight APS-C mirrorless designed for first-time camera buyers and smartphone upgraders. Its 24.1MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor delivers fast, smooth autofocus with reliable face and eye detection, making sharp results easy to achieve. The fully articulating touchscreen is ideal for selfies and vlogging, and the M200 is one of the lightest interchangeable-lens cameras available. 4K/24p video is available but carries a noticeable crop — 1080p/60p is the more practical option for most users. With no EVF and no IBIS, it is firmly entry-level by design, but for casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone, the M200 delivers confident, capable results in an impressively compact body.

GearFrame's Take

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.

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Value & Depreciation
£500
Launch price
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£300
Today
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40%
Value drop
Over ~7 years, this camera has cost roughly £29/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS M200

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Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (maker's minimum) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF-M lenses: 52mm543mm355mm349mm262mm239mm167mm177mm1 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2019
Sensor
24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution
24.1 MP
Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm
Weight
299g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection
Burst Rate
6.1fps
Battery Life
~315 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p
Viewfinder
No viewfinder
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
315 shots
Dimensions
108 × 67 × 35mm
Weight (Grams)
299g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
6.1fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
24fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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21 lenses compatible with the Canon EF-M mount mount.

Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.2/10
Street
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
Documentary
4.7/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
Landscape
5.0/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
Casual
6.1/10
Food
6.0/10
Macro
4.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
✅ Great For
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Street 7.0 Strong on portability, discreet body and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wedding & Events 3.6 Held back by pro reliability and generation. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Filmmaking 4.1 Held back by audio and cinema features.
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Sports & Action 4.2 Held back by burst speed and viewfinder. No IBIS and a modest burst rate limit its ability to freeze fast-moving subjects reliably.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

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Series history
Canon EOS M Series
Canon's compact EF-M mirrorless system — from beginner to enthusiast.
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