Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS M200

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R5

£2499

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M200

£300 (-£2,199)

2019

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The EOS M200 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R5. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R5	EOS M200
Price	£2,499	£300
Released	2020	2019	↓
Sensor	45MP Full-Frame CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution	45MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p	4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses	—
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	6.1fps	↓
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~315 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	650g (with battery)	299g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification	None
Screen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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