Canon EOS M200 Review

November 11, 2019 | Gavin Stoker | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Introduction

The Canon EOS M200 is a new budget, entry-level mirrorless camera that's designed to be easy to use for beginners upgrading from a smartphone.

The Canon M200 has a 24.1 megapixel sensor, wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a tilting 180˚ flip-out touchscreen.

Other new features that have been added to the Canon EOS M200 include the latest Canon DIGIC 8 processor, Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus system, 4K and 120fps HD movie recording, a guided user interface, new creative functions and vertical movie shooting for social networks.

The Canon M200 is available now in either black or white priced at £499.99 / €569.99 / $549.99 with the Canon EF-M 15-45mm is STM kit lens.

Ease of Use


Canon EOS M200
Front of the Canon EOS M200

As we write there’s been a flurry of new Canon camera and lens activity in recent weeks, as well as rival unveilings from most competing major photo brands. It all points to the fact that, had we still had big European trade fair Photokina this September just gone (it’s instead been scheduled for next May), such launches would have been surely scheduled around it.

With news of the Canon EOS M200 arriving hot on the heels of the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS 90D DSLR a couple of weeks previously, then, it would have been very easy to overlook the M200 in favour of those more noteworthy models; particularly if you're a dyed in the wool photo enthusiast rather than someone looking to make the initial jump from a smartphone to a dedicated interchangeable lens digital camera.

The Canon M200 is very much a mirrorless camera for that first time user market, for those who don’t want the bulk of an SLR, for someone young getting into photography for the first time, or even, perhaps, an older relative who trusts the Canon brand doesn’t want a camera with a lot of potentially distracting buttons.

Canon EOS M200
Rear of the Canon EOS M200

Canon has attempted to make the camera as appealing as possible to such an imagined and potentially very broad audience. For starters, in weighing just 299g without lens affixed, the Canon M200 is no heavier than your traditional pocket-sized 1/2.3-inch sensor point and shoot compact, that wouldn’t have offered even half of this camera’s functionality or versatility. Indeed, Canon’s pitch this time around is that the M200 offers DSLR quality – via an incorporated 24.1 effective megapixel APS-C sensor – yet a smartphone’s approachability and convenience.

The larger sensor here is coupled with Canon’s Digic 8 processor – what this adds it’s hard to tell, but the camera is certainly responsive - while its interface has been designed to hold the hands of those new to the idea of manual control.

As we’ve noted before, Canon’s on-screen user interface and menu system is already one of the most straightforward and approachable in the industry, so even first timers will quickly be able to get to grips with the camera’s complexities.

Canon EOS M200
Top of the Canon EOS M200

The Canon EOS M200’s LCD screen offers further flexibility in that it’s of the flip-up variety; meaning it can be rotated fully through 180° to face the subject and appease selfie addicts, or angled so the photographer is looking down on it, in medium format fashion.

What we don’t get here, however, for anyone who may have used a more advanced camera before, is a hotshoe for the attachment of any accessories such as an electronic viewfinder or flashgun.

That said there is a pop-up flash that’s otherwise neatly secreted within the top plate when not in use, and which is activated like a projectile via a slider switch on the camera’s flank. All images are composed and reviewed via the self-same LCD, which is also, helpfully, a touch screen – furthering the sense of the familiar for anyone more acquainted to shooting on a smartphone and making the camera more intuitive to use.

Canon EOS M200
Tilting LCD Screen

While those eyeing up whether to invest in Canon’s still not quite fully established EOS M system may grumble there’s a paucity of directly compatible EOS M (or EF-M) lenses, help is at hand in the shape of an EF-EOS M mount adapter that can be purchased as an optical extra, thereby providing access to Canon’s entire 70+ EF and EF-S lens range.

It seems almost like the manufacturer would prefer this to be the route its users took – starting off with mirrorless and progressing to DSLR perhaps – but there’s no denying that having access to such a broad range of optics from the off is a real advantage and selling point here.

Something that Canon was initially slow to adopt on its cameras was 4K video – in wanting to get it right first time, it had previously told us - but, again, we get 4K capture from the off with the EOS M200, with the ability to shoot time lapse 4K videos too.

Canon EOS M200
The Canon EOS M200 In-hand

If you like what you see and read here you’ll want to know there are two Canon M200 bodies to choose from, in either a white or black finish. We were sent the former for review, which with its slightly roughened faceplate to make for a tighter grip in the absence of a more rounded handgrip, plus smooth silver top plate, is certainly more striking than the black, in our opinion, though there will be those who prefer the more ‘serious photographer’ look the darker hue bestows.

Both options cost the same in the UK – a manufacturer’s suggested £499.99. This currently includes a manually retractable 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit zoom lens; manually retractable so as to aid with overall compactness, even if we still found the combined camera and lens a little too much of a squeeze for a jacket pocket.

As with the same kit lens supplied with the previously reviewed EOS M6 Mark II, which sits above this in Canon’s range, costing £250 more, the lens has to be first unfurled by hand before a shot can be taken – which obviously adds a few more seconds to the camera being ready to take its first shot from scratch.

Canon EOS M200
Selfie Screen

Designed so as to be approachable, the Canon EOS M200 looks, and indeed feels, fairly minimalist – much more so than the already approachable EOS M6 Mark II. The top plate buttons of the more obviously pared back M200 feature a much simplified shooting mode dial that locates an obvious on/off power button at its centre. The options presented here are fully auto or program stills capture, or video clip capture, and that’s it.

The only other button on the top plate, ergonomically dipped forward, is a large and springy shutter release button, encircled by a control wheel with a comfortably roughened edge. A spin of this allows us to quickly scroll through on-screen menu options in capture mode, or zoom into or out of images in playback mode – so far, so self explanatory.

Delivering both a blink-and-you’ll miss it response time and accuracy with it, auto mode here does provide a little more flexibility and bang for our buck than most however, in providing access to a range of creative controls.

Canon EOS M200
Pop-up Flash

Such options include being able to adjust colour saturation on the fly and see the results in real time on the screen before taking the shot. Background blur and brightness can also be adjusted like one would with a mobile phone camera – i.e with use of an on-screen sliding scale to make gradual adjustments.

Colour tones – to make the image warmer or colder can also be tweaked – while there are several adjustable monochrome options too, allowing for images to be given a sepia, blue or purple tint, for example. Should things get too weird or these settings take the user too far out of their depth, a lozenge shaped ‘reset’ button is provided for them at the right hand side of the screen.

Alternatively the program mode provided on the dial provides access to yes, program mode, where a greater array of manual adjustments are literally provided at our fingertips, as well as access to shutter priority, aperture priority and manual – as we would normally find physically included on a bottle-top type shooting mode dial.

Canon EOS M200
Bottom of the Canon EOS M200

Such settings allow us the ability to adjust ISO light sensitivity settings, which here are impressively comprehensive, mirroring the more expensive EOS M6 Mark II in allowing us to go from auto or ISO100 equivalent setting all the way up to ISO51200 equivalent. Again these are presented on screen via a sliding toolbar which means that a swipe of the finger will quickly get the user from one setting to another.

Apart from said touch screen at the Canon M200’s rear, which takes up four-fifths of the available space, there are a few physical buttons alongside. Again these have been pared back to the essentials, so here we find a clearly labeled menu button next to a red dot signifying a video record button.

As mentioned earlier, the maximum selectable video quality is 4K at a respectable 25fps. Press record and after a second or so’s pause, video recording begins, with an on-screen counter signifying recording has indeed begun.

Canon EOS M200
Side of the Canon EOS M200

Just below the menu and video buttons we find a four way control dial with a very familiar quick menu/set button at its centre, located in pretty much the perfect position to be operated via a thumb press.

Ranged around this dial are flash settings – which can, unusually, be accessed even if the pop up flash hasn’t been manually raised. Here we get the option to have the flash on or off, or it to be set to auto flash as the camera determines it’s needed. There is a red eye reduction setting, but this has to be activated separately via a dig around in the main menu screen.

We also get a setting at 12 o’clock on the dial that provides access to the Canon EOS M200’s exposure compensation settings – here a relatively standard +/- 2EV – when in image capture mode, and the essential feature of a delete button when, alternatively, the camera is in playback mode.

Canon EOS M200
Memory Card Slot

Located at 6 o’clock on the dial meanwhile is an ‘info’ option, which, as it sound, calls up the various modes and options that have been selected on screen. Further presses bring up a live histogram revealing the areas of brightness across the image and fill the screen entirely with shooting information, as you’d find on a DSLR if using its live view feature.

This does however mean that you can’t see what’s before the Canon M200’s lens until you subsequently half squeeze the shutter release button which then brings us straight back to capture mode. The final button on the camera back is a self-evident playback button. So, as we’ve indicated, all the essentials are here, although you probably wouldn’t want them pared back much further than they have been.

While the right hand flank of the camera – if viewed from the back – features a built-in speaker working in conjunction with the stereo microphones located on the Canon EOS M200’s top plate, the opposite end features a flap covering HMDI and USB ports, just above a second larger flap protecting the SD card compartment.

Canon EOS M200
Battery Compartment

The base of the Canon M200 is where we find the battery compartment and a centrally placed screw thread for mounting the camera on a tripod. Helpfully, and unlike an increasing amount of digital cameras these days which let the user rely on a USB lead and mains plug, a standalone mains charger is supplied alongside the camera, so those who choose to invest in a spare battery can avoid having the camera tied up when there’s a need for a re-charge.

Battery life incidentally is a relatively modest – although standard for this class of mirrorless camera – 315 images from a full charge in regular shooting mode, though an eco mode option is selectable to extend this up to a more impressive 485 shots.

Talking of which, how does the camera handle when it comes to the images it delivers? Are these on a par with what we’d expect from a physically larger APS-C sensor incorporating camera or, in the race towards miniaturization, has anything been sacrificed to bring the Canon EOS M200 to market? Read on to find out...

Image Quality

All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 24 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 8Mb.

The default image ratio on the Canon EOS M200 is 3:2, there’s the ability to shoot Raw as well as JPEG, and, of course, both file formats in tandem, with little if any noticeable slowdown as a result. So we chose the latter option for the duration of our test period.

This being a Canon camera, colours are rich and veer towards being warm. Though the kit lens offers a maximum aperture of a so-so f/3.5, it’s still possible to get shallow depth of field results simply by shooting wide and moving in close to your subject.

Detail is there, albeit with some slight fall off towards the edges of the frame on close inspection, but for the most part shots look pleasingly crisp straight out of the camera, auto focus gets it spot on more often than not, with little in the way of post production required on behalf of the photographer.

In terms of low light results, here too the Canon M200 makes a decent fist of it, and it’s only really when get towards the higher end of the scale – ISO12800, 25600 or 51200 – that we’re seeing noticeable grain without having to enlarge portions of the images to check for it. Incidentally there’s the ability to limit the auto performance of the camera to not go beyond ISO6400, 12800 or 25600 if so desired.

Noise

ISO sensitivity can be set between ISO 100 and ISO 51200 in full-stop increments. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting, with JPEG on the left and the RAW equivalent on the right.

JPEG

RAW

ISO 100 (100% Crop)

ISO 100 (100% Crop)

iso100.jpg iso100raw.jpg

ISO 200 (100% Crop)

ISO 200 (100% Crop)

iso200.jpg iso200raw.jpg

ISO 400 (100% Crop)

ISO 400 (100% Crop)

iso400.jpg iso400raw.jpg

ISO 800 (100% Crop)

ISO 800 (100% Crop)

iso800.jpg iso800raw.jpg

ISO 1600 (100% Crop)

ISO 1600 (100% Crop)

iso1600.jpg iso1600raw.jpg

ISO 3200 (100% Crop)

ISO 3200 (100% Crop)

iso3200.jpg iso3200raw.jpg

ISO 6400 (100% Crop)

ISO 6400 (100% Crop)

iso6400.jpg iso6400raw.jpg

ISO 12800 (100% Crop)

ISO 12800 (100% Crop)

iso12800.jpg iso12800raw.jpg

ISO 25600 (100% Crop)

ISO 25600 (100% Crop)

iso25600.jpg iso25600raw.jpg

ISO 51200 (100% Crop)

ISO 51200 (100% Crop)

iso51200.jpg iso51200raw.jpg

Flash

The flash settings on the Canon EOS M200 are Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, and Red-Eye Reduction. Here are some portrait shots. As you can see, neither the Flash On setting nor the Red-Eye Reduction option caused any amount of red-eye.

Flash On

ISO 64

Flash Redeye Reduction

ISO 64

Night

The Canon EOS M200's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography.

Night

night.jpg

Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS M200 camera, which were all taken using the 24 megapixel Fine setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

Sample RAW Images

The Canon EOS M200 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 288Mb in size.

This is a sample movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 50 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 144Mb in size.

Product Images

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M200

Conclusion

If you’ve not got £850 to spend on Canon’s recently released EOS M6 Mark II, then the even more approachable and beginner friendly EOS M200 may yet steal your heart (and wallet) at a penny less than £500 (making it a sizeable £250 cheaper than the EOS M6 Mark II).

You could use the money you save to put towards a second lens for the camera, to supplement the retractable 15-45mm zoom that comes with it, for example.

What the Canon M200 lacks, however, is some of its bigger brother’s build quality and heft – so you pays your money and you makes your choice.

What the EOS M200 has going for it is its intuitiveness. We found it to be one of the easiest interchangeable lens cameras (one of the major benefits over and above use of a smartphone for your photography) to get to grips with from scratch.

For those who want to take their photography slightly more seriously than their smartphone allows, but without investing heavily to do so, the Canon EOS M200 provides a decent point of entry.

As a result this isn’t the most impressive, interesting or innovative Canon camera ever – and some may bemoan the fact that it omits an eye-level viewfinder or even the ability to add one as an optional extra – but the Canon EOS M200 nevertheless fulfills the beginner friendly purpose for which it has been created admirably.

4 stars

Ratings (out of 5)
Design 3
Features 4
Ease-of-use 4
Image quality 4
Value for money 4

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Canon EOS M200.

Canon EOS 200D

The new EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is Canon's smallest and lightest DSLR camera. Aimed mainly at beginners, the EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is also an attractive proposition for experienced photographers looking for a more compact body. Find out if it can satisfy both by reading our Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 review...

Canon EOS M100

The Canon EOS M100 is a new compact system camera aimed at beginners. The M100 offers 24.2 megapixel resolution, Bluetooth connectivity, full HD 1080p high-definition video, a 180-degree tilting LCD and a touch-screen interface. Read our expert Canon EOS M100 review now...

Canon EOS M50

The Canon EOS M50 is a surprisingly capable mid-range mirrorless camera, at least on paper, offering a specification list that in many ways out-does the company's flagship M5 model. Does it live up to it's full potential though? Find out by reading our Canon EOS M50 expert review...

Fujifilm X-A5

The Fujifilm X-A5 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel sensor, 4K video recording and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Check our our in-depth Fujifilm XA5 review now, complete with full-size sample images, movies and more...

Fujifilm X-A7

The Fujifilm X-A7 is an entry-level mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel sensor, 4K/30p video recording and a a microphone socket, a 3.5-inch LCD screen and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Check our our in-depth Fujifilm XA7 review now, complete with full-size sample images, movies and more...

Fujifilm X-E3

The Fujifilm X-E3 is a stylish rangefinder-esque digital camera that comes across like a mini X-Pro2 with a wealth of smartphone touch and connectivity options. Read our Fujifilm XE3 review to find out if this mix of retro and modern is a successful one or not...

Olympus PEN E-PL9

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a stylish new entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at smartphone owners looking to buy an interchangeable lens camera for the first time. The E-PL9 also has a lot to offer more experienced photographers, though, as we find out in our in-depth Olympus PEN E-PL9 review...

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Canon EOS M200 from around the web.

digitalcameraworld.com »

The Canon EOS M200 launches into a tough market and, while it’s a decent camera with some great easy-to-use features for beginners, it doesn’t really excite or produce compelling images.
Read the full review »

dpreview.com »

The Canon EOS M200 is a compact, user-friendly interchangeable lens camera. It has a 24MP sensor, great Dual Pixel autofocus, and in terms of image quality, gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It's the follow-up to Canon's previous M100, which we really liked.
Read the full review »

cameralabs.com »

The Canon EOS M200 is an entry-level mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, tilting touchscreen and cropped 4k video. Successor to the EOS M100, it inherits the same body with its tilting touchscreen and the same sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF for confident focusing whether shooting photos or 1080p video.
Read the full review »

Specifications

Image Sensor

Type

22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS

Effective Pixels

Approx. 24.1 megapixels

Total Pixels

Approx 25.8 megapixels

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Low-Pass Filter

Built-in/Fixed

Sensor Cleaning

EOS integrated cleaning system

Colour Filter Type

Primary Colour

Image Processor

Type

DIGIC 8

Lens

Lens Mount

EF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)

Focal Length

Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens
Movie: In-camera Digital IS available. Further stabilisation enhancements from lenses compatible with Dynamic IS

Focusing

Type

Dual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor1
Contrast detection method is used during 4K Movie and 4K Timelapse Movie

AF System / Points

Maximum 143 points depending on lens.
Max 25 frames in Zone AF2
Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone via manual selection (area available lens dependent)

AF working range

EV -4 - 18 (room temperature, f/1.4, ISO 100, One-Shot AF), Movie: EV -2 - 18 (room temperature, f/1.4, ISO 100, One-Shot AF, 29.97fps/25fps)

AF Modes

One-Shot AF and Servo AF

AF Point Selection

Face + Tracking (Eye Detection AF available)
Zone AF
1-point AF
Spot AF

Selected AF point display

Indicated on LCD monitor

AF Lock

Locked when shutter button is pressed half way or AE Lock Button

AF Assist Beam

via LED assist beam

Manual Focus

With EF & EF-S lenses - Select via AF/MF switch on lens
With EF-M lenses - Select via menu
MF Peaking available
AF+MF available (Manual focus adjustment after One-Shot AF)
Magnify image available during MF (5x or 10x)

Exposure Control

Metering modes

Real-time metering from the image sensor
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones)
(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 5.8% of Live View Screen)
(3) Center weighted average metering
(4) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of Live View Screen)

Metering Range

Still image: EV -1 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
Movie: EV 0 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)

AE Lock

Auto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock Button in creative zone modes.

Exposure Compensation

+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments

ISO Sensitivity

100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments. Max in Auto can be set from 400 - 25600
4K Movie: 100 - 6400 in 1/3-stop increments. Full HD and HD Movie: ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/3-stop increments. ISO can be expanded to 25600

Shutter

Type

Vertical-travel mechanical focal-plane shutter, electronically controlled at all speeds

Speed

30 - 1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

White Balance

Type

Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

Settings

Auto (Ambience Priority), Auto (White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature (100 Kelvin increments)

White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9 levels
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 levels

Custom White Balance

Yes, 1 setting can be registered

LCD Monitor

Type

7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitive type. Tilting approx 180° upward

Coverage

Approx 100%

Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)

Approx 170° horizontally and vertically

Brightness Adjustment

Adjustable to one of seven levels

Display Options

Customisable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info

Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Multi aspect ratios, Hints and Tips

Flash

Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)

5

Built-in Flash Coverage

Maximum coverage at approx. 15mm (35mm equivalent: approx. 24mm)

Built-in Flash recycle time

Approx. 4 seconds3

Modes

Auto (E-TTL II)

Red-Eye Reduction

Provided

X-sync

1/200 sec

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments

Flash Exposure Lock

Yes

Second Curtain Synchronisation

Yes

HotShoe / PC terminal

No/No

External Flash Compatibility

none

Shooting

Modes

Scene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist, SCN(Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect , HDR Art standard, vivid, bold, embossed), Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure, Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie)

Picture Styles

Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

Colour Space

sRGB and Adobe RGB

Image Processing

Highlight Tone Priority (standard and enhanced)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR)
Lens peripheral illumination correction
Chromatic aberration correction
Diffraction correction
Digital Lens Optimizer

Creative Assist:
Presets
Background Blur (5 settings)
Brightness (19 levels)
Contrast (9 levels)
Saturation (9 levels)
Color Tone 1 & 2 (19 levels)
Monochrome (Off/Black and white/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green)

Drive modes

Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Continuous)

Continuous Shooting

One shot AF: Approx. 6.1 shots/sec4
With Servo AF: Approx. 4 shots/sec5

Live View Mode

Coverage

Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

File Type

Still Image Type

JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording

Yes, RAW + various JPEG compression possible

Image Size

RAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3368, (1:1) 4000 x 4000

JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400 x 1600
JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x 2664, (S1) 2656 x 1992, (S2) 2112 x 1600
JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680 (S2) 2400 x 1344
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2656 x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600

In-camera RAW processing & Image Resize available in playback

Movie Type

MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC]

Movie Size

4K - 3840 x 2160 (23.98, 25 fps)
Full HD - 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25fps)
HD - 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100, 59.94, 50 fps)

Movie Length

Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB

Folders

New folders can be created and selected

File Numbering

(1) Continuous, Auto Reset
(2) Manual Reset

Other Features

Custom Functions

6 custom functions

Metadata Tag

User copyright information (Author's Name, Copyright Details)
Image rating (0-5 stars)

Playback zoom

15 steps plus smooth pinch-to-zoom

Display Formats

(1) Single image with information (toggle options)
(2) Single image
(3) Index display (4/9/36/100 images)
(4) Jump Display (1/10/custom number image, by shot date, by rating, by folder, by movies only, protected only)

Slide Show

Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10/30 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Transition Effects: Off, Slide in 1-2, Fade 1-3

Histogram

Brightness/ RGB

Highlight Alert

Yes

Image Erase/Protection

Erase: Single image, Selected images, Selected range, All images
Protection: Selected images, Selected range, All images. Unprotect all images

Menu Categories

(1) Shooting menu (x8)
(2) Playback menu (x4)
(3) Connectivity menu (x2)
(4) Setup menu (x5)
(5) Display menu
(6) My Menu

Menu Languages

29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese

Firmware Update

Firmware update possible by the user.

Interface

Computer

Hi-Speed USB (Micro USB)

Other

Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch),6
Bluetooth® (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology)7 8
HDMI (Micro - Type-D connector)

Direct Print

Canon Printers

Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge

PictBridge

Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge

Storage

Type

SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)

Supported Operating System

PC & Macintosh

For individual software see service and support sections

Software

Image Processing

Digital Photo Professional, DPP Express for iPad

Other

Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility 2
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices8

Power Source

Batteries

1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12

Battery life

Approx. 315 shots (conforms to CIPA)9
Eco Mode: Approx. 485 shots
Movie Recording: Approx. 90 mins
Playback time when playing back a slideshow of still images: Approx. 4 hrs 55mins

Battery Indicator

4 levels

Power saving

Display off (15, 30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 mins)
Auto Power Down (30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10 mins, Disable)
ECO mode

Power Supply & Battery Chargers

Battery charger LC-E12
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler DR-E12

Accessories

Cases / Straps

EM-200DB
EM-E2

Lenses

EF-M lenses
All EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M

Remote Controller / Switch

Bluetooth Remote BR-E1

Other

Interface cable IFC-600PCU
Mount Adapter EF-EOSM

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

  1. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame.
  2. Maximum number of AF frame is dependent on selected image aspect ratio.
  3. When battery is fully charged.
  4. Continuous shooting speed is measured with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and requires SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card. Total number of frames captured and continuous shooting speed may vary depending on camera exposure settings, type of lens used, battery level, light level and memory card used.
  5. Continuous shooting speed is measured with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and requires SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card. Under Servo AF, maximum continuous shooting speed and total number of frames captured depends on subject condition, camera settings and lens used.
  6. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions.
  7. Equipped with Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Europe Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  8. Bluetooth functionilty with Camera Connect app requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later).
  9. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated.

News

The Canon EOS M200 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera. Upgrades from the previous EOS M100 model include the latest Canon DIGIC 8 processor, improved autofocus, addition of 4K movie, a guided user interface, new creative functions and vertical movie shooting.

The Canon EOS M200 will be available from October 2019 with an RSP of £499.99 / €569.99 / $549.99.

Canon UK Press Release

Simply incredible, incredibly simple: professional-looking photos are effortless with the Canon EOS M200 

Capturing high-quality images and video has never been easier with the EOS M200’s blend of DSLR quality and smartphone convenience

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Wednesday 25 September 2019: Canon Europe announces the highly anticipated successor to the hugely popular EOS M100 - the Canon EOS M200. Upgrades to this mirrorless camera include the latest Canon DIGIC 8 processor, improved autofocus and the addition of 4K movie. Complete with a guided user interface, boundless creative functions and vertical movie shooting, it has never been easier to step up from a smartphone and start sharing stand-out images and video with the world.

Capture sharp and striking images effortlessly

Superior storytelling is made effortless with the Canon EOS M200. Its guided user interface is perfect for first-time camera users, with useful on-screen guidance as well as hints and tips on how to get the best results. The camera’s APS-C sized 24.1 megapixel sensor is larger than that of a typical smartphone, producing highly detailed images that look sharp and striking, even when cropped or enlarged for sharing on social media. 

The camera features Dual Pixel CMOS AF - a Canon-developed technology that delivers professional-looking movies and images, by keeping moving subjects in sharp focus with a pleasing background blur – perfect for capturing pin-sharp memories at a party, festival or concert with low-light AF sensitivity down to EV-4. The addition of Eye Detection AF also makes capturing the natural expressions of friends and family simple, by automatically maintaining focus on a subject’s eyes. 

The introduction of Canon’s latest processor, DIGIC 8, delivers new functionality as well as great quality. With a maximum ISO speed of 100-25600 (extending to ISO 51200 equivalent), DIGIC 8 guards against image blur and reduces image noise when shooting in darker locations, such as a bar or music venue. 

DIGIC 8 also adds a new dimension to storytelling, powering 4K movie for the highest level of movie clarity. The Canon EOS M200 takes the storytelling potential one step further with a 4K time-lapse feature and the ability to take 4K stills from 4K movies, perfect for capturing memories in detail. 

The LCD touchscreen on the Canon EOS M200 flips 180 degrees, helping elevate selfies beyond what is achievable with a smartphone. The camera’s Self Portrait mode also allows settings such as background blur and brightness to be easily adjusted in real time. A first on an EOS camera, the movie record button is displayed on the touchscreen when in Movie Mode, ideally positioned for easy operation when recording a vlog with the screen tilted 180 degrees. Movies can even be recorded and played back on mobile in a vertical orientation so they are optimised for sharing on social media after they are captured. 

Unlock your creativity

The Canon EOS M200 features an array of settings and tools empowering those stepping up from a smartphone to capture memories in artistic and imaginative ways. It includes Canon’s Creative Assist feature, a suite of effects, filters and colour adjustment tools to apply to photographs when composing an image or after it has been taken. It is also possible to add effects to the photos taken, just like a photo app, with a range of creative filters including Grainy black & white, Fish-eye and Soft Focus. 

Compatibility with the affordable and creative range of EF-M lenses expands the potential of the Canon EOS M200 even further. A variety of image expressions are made possible with wide-angle, telephoto and macro lenses EF-M lenses and the entire EOS lens range can be accessed with an EF-EOS M Mount Adapter. 

Share special moments anywhere, anytime

Once content has been captured, customised and is ready to be shared with the world, the Canon EOS M200 connects seamlessly with smart devices[1] via Bluetooth®[2] and Wi-Fi using the free Canon Camera Connect app for iOS and Android. From here, images and videos can be downloaded, reviewed and shared manually. Images can also be automatically sent to a smart device as they are taken. As long as the camera is in Bluetooth range, a constant connection to a smart device can be maintained, even when the camera is switched off. 

The Canon Camera Connect app also facilitates shooting remotely with a smartphone or tablet, perfect for capturing group shots or a hands-free selfie. 

Stylish and compact for everyday use

The Canon EOS M200 is a compact and lightweight camera that can be conveniently carried anywhere. Weighing just 299g (including battery and memory card), it is perfect for daily use as it takes up limited bag space. It is also sleek and stylish in appearance, available in black or white with a high-quality crosshatch leather pattern. The Canon EOS M200’s appearance can even be customised with a range of colourful face jackets to complement a variety of outfits. 

Incredibly simple, simply incredible, the Canon EOS M200 will be available from Canon’s online store and official Canon retailers from October 2019.

For more information on the Canon EOS M200 please visit: 

http://www.canon.co.uk/cameras... 

http://www.canon.ie/cameras/eo... 

Pricing and availability

The Canon EOS M200 will be available from October 2019 with an RSP of £499.99 / €569.99.

Key features

• 24.1 megapixel APS-C sized sensor

o Capture amazing details, colours and tones          

• 4K video and 120fps HD

o Detailed footage looks superb on your 4K TV

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF

o Fast for photos, smooth for video

• Portable design

o Let’s you capture life’s special moments with the camera they deserve

• Creative Assist

o Makes professional-looking photos easy

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

o For online image sharing and remote control

• 180˚ tilt-out touchscreen

o For creative shooting and selfies

• Time-lapse movies

o Record movement on a different timescale

[1] Requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later).

[2] The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Preview Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample JPEG and Raw images and videos taken with the new Canon EOS M200 entry-level mirrorless camera.

A gallery of sample images and videos taken with the Canon EOS M200 mirrorless camera.

Canon EOS M200 Sample Images

Sample RAW Images

The Canon EOS M200 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 288Mb in size.

This is a sample movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 50 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 144Mb in size.

Your Comments

Loading comments…