Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M5→Canon EOS M200
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS M5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS M200
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Generation3 years newer (2019 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | EOS M200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M5 | EOS M200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £300 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 6.1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 299g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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