Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→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 R6. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS M200
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | EOS M200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS M200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £300 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6.1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~315 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 299g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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