The previous winner of our ‘Best cameras under $ 500’ buying guide was the Canon EOS M100, and the recently announced M200 – which offers an improved AF system and 4K video capture – is the obvious choice to take over first place.
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We recently named the Canon EOS M200 our top choice for cameras under $ 500, and we’re recognizing it again – this time as the best easy-to-use camera on the market.
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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.
Canon hasn’t messed with the formula much in the M200, but is that enough to stand out among ever-stiffer competition? I took the EOS M200 on a quick trip to Oklahoma for a family wedding to find out how it measures up as a travel camera for taking pictures of just about anything.
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| The M200 reliably churns out pleasing images right out of the camera. Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 @ 15mm | ISO 100 | 1/60 sec | F3.5 |
The EOS M200 doesn’t come with all of the very latest Canon technology, but it still packs a good sensor with reliable autofocus into a camera body that’s just a bit bigger than a pack of cards. And with a good lens in front of that sensor, you’re getting the same image quality as, say, a Canon EOS 80D DSLR, but in a much smaller package.
This is a camera that your subjects won’t take super seriously, but you can take some seriously good pictures with it. It actually surprises people.
Of course, if you take photos on your smartphone, the M200 represents one more device to bring with you. If you’re mostly doing wide-angle shots of landscapes or cityscapes, or even just selfies, your smartphone is probably good enough. Modern smartphones will even let you blur out backgrounds more than you could with the kit lens that comes with the M200.
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| In this view, you can see all the external controls on the EOS M200: the power switch and mode dial, shutter button and surrounding dial, as well as the back plate and touch-enabled tilting screen. |
But the M200 captures more resolution, meaning more detail in your images, and if you opt for one of the system’s bright prime lenses, you’ll likely get better low light performance. Also, at least for this reviewer, it can simply be more fun to take pictures on a real camera than a phone.
In any case, the combination of small size and good image quality is really appealing to me. This is a camera that your subjects won’t take super seriously, but you can take some seriously good photographs with it. It actually surprises people.
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| I really enjoy the M200’s unassuming nature. Out-of-camera JPEG. Canon EF-M 22mm F2 | ISO 6400 | 1/250 sec | F2 |
For most of the audience that Canon is targeting with the M200, it should succeed as a fairly budget-friendly and accessible companion for generalist photography, the likes of which you’ll see throughout this review.
To be honest…not much.
Compared to the older EOS M100 this camera replaces, there’s one fewer button, there’s a newer USB Type-C connector, and the ‘Auto’ setting on the mode dial is painted white instead of green. Yes, there’s so little to talk about that that is what I just talked about.
On the inside, an updated processor brings most of the meaningful updates. The first of which is Eye Detect autofocus: older Canon EOS cameras had reasonably good face detection, but seeing the camera pick up on your subject’s eye, even while shooting in full-auto, gives me greater piece of mind that the focus will be right where I want it.
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| This out-of-camera image did a good job retaining the bright highlights behind the buildings, but I wanted to see more detail in the shadows. Editing the Raw file in-camera on the M200 only lets me boost overall brightness, so then those highlights clip – back on the older EOS M100, I could boost only the shadows with what Canon calls the ‘Auto Lighting Optimizer.’ |
The new processor also brings 4K video (though it’s heavily cropped, so difficult to get wide-angle footage with the kit lens), slightly improved battery life, and a new compressed Raw format. Missing is the older method of processing Raw files in-camera, having been replaced by a much more user-friendly but less powerful Creative Assist function.
At its core, the M200 is a very small, snappy camera that won’t weigh you down
For me, I’m torn between appreciating CRaw (which slims file sizes without compromising quality too much) and being annoyed at the elimination of ‘proper’ in-camera Raw processing. But I’ve got to admit, for the target audience, none of this matters much, and could actually be a benefit. The simpler processing interface, which includes adjustments like brightness, contrast, and color tone is approachable for anyone who’s tuned their own Instagram filters.
At its core, what hasn’t changed is that the M200 is a very small, snappy camera that won’t weigh you down. And that is important, both to myself and the target audience.
The same fun factor that I loved in the M100 is here in the M200. It’s easy to carry with you and takes excellent photographs, whether you’re out having a pizza or taking some pictures of family on the dance floor. The menu system is getting a bit crowded (most cameras suffer from this nowadays), but it’s not too hard to find what you’re looking for.
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| Bricktown, Oklahoma City. Out-of-camera JPEG. Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 @ 18mm | ISO 100 | 1/250 sec | F7.1 |
The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection options are pretty polished, too. Establish a Bluetooth connection with the M200, and the camera will maintain that connection even while powered off (and this doesn’t noticeably impact battery life). So as long as you’re within range of the camera, you can launch the app and pretty quickly be off and browsing your images from your phone, even with the camera on a shelf across the room.
The 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 kit lens is, in my experience, solid if not extraordinary. It offers a very useful zoom range while being very compact, but you’ll want to pick up one of Canon’s or Sigma’s EF-M mount prime lenses for lower light shooting or more options for photographic creativity. The Canon EF-M 22mm F2 in particular is a gem, being tiny, affordable and optically great; the tradeoff is that it’s a bit slow to focus. But it should really be the first addition to any Canon EOS M user’s kit.
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| For this image, I set the camera on Manual to control exposure, then pulled the flash back and bounced it off the ceiling to get some more even lighting on my subject’s hand. I then processed the Raw file in-camera to boost brightness and saturation just a bit. Canon EF-M 22mm F2 | ISO 6400 | 1/125 sec | F2 |
Though controls are sparse, the excellent touchscreen interface makes up for this somewhat, and is likely to be appreciated by those moving up from smartphones. And the inclusion of a pop-up flash that you can pull back to bounce at the ceiling is a nice touch and opens up some creative possibilities for users to grow into as they become more comfortable with the camera.
For its intended audience of novice users and social media mavens, I think Canon needs to tweak its full auto mode. This mode generally gets you good exposure and autofocus (and you can always tap the screen to choose your subject if the camera doesn’t get it right), but the M200 just hates using fast prime lenses at their widest apertures. This basically means that the M200 produces grainier photos in low light than it should, and doesn’t give you the shallow depth-of-field effect you might be after.
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| I like this photo, but I’d like it even more if the camera’s Auto mode chose some different settings. Out-of-camera JPEG. Canon EF-M 22mm F2 | ISO 6400 | 1/80 sec | F2.8 |
In taking the above image of a mostly static subject in low light, the camera should have selected F2 and not F2.8. The ISO value would be lower, so there’d be less grain and better detail on my subject. So if you’re eyeing some faster prime lenses for the M200, be aware you may want to switch into a more advanced exposure mode to take full advantage of them.
Other than that, Canon claims that the EOS M200 is now able to charge over USB, but I still haven’t found a charger that will do so: we suspect it needs a ‘Power Delivery’ compatible charger, but Canon hasn’t confirmed this. The autofocus system is generally capable, but it still lags and hunts a bit more than I’d expect it to in low light.
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| Out-of-camera JPEG. Canon EF-M 22mm F2 | ISO 6400 | 1/80 sec | F2.8 |
Burst shooting speeds are, frankly, not impressive when focusing on a moving subject. Lastly, 4K video is nice-to-have, but the crop is limiting and almost begs for another lens, the Canon EF-M 11-22mm, in order to get a decent wide-ish angle of view – especially if you want to vlog. The crop also means that it’s using a smaller portion of the sensor, which will negatively impact image quality, especially in low light.
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The Canon EOS M200 is, overall, a good camera. It’s one that I believe, as with its predecessor, is a bit more than the sum of its parts. For those that are more novice photographers, the M200 is a capable and affordable option that’s fun to use and churns out nice photographs without much fuss. Thanks to slower burst speeds and slightly hunty autofocus, it won’t be the best option for capturing fast-moving or unpredictable subjects like animated children: Sony’s pricier a6100 is a better bet there for some family photography.
It won’t be to the liking of every experienced photographer (Canon’s own EOS M6 Mark II is a better bet for that crowd), but I find the M200 to be a nice escape for when I want solid image quality without a larger camera to weigh me down.
If you’re looking for a small, casual camera that won’t intimidate either you or your friends, one with with good wireless connectivity for easy sharing, and you might even be interested in adding an additional lens or two down the line, the EOS M200 is a good bet.
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We think the Canon EOS M200 is one of the most approachable cameras for new photographers on the market today. It doesn't have the fastest burst speeds or the greatest video capture, but it has plenty of resolution, produces great images easily and just about fits in your pocket. Lastly, it's reasonably priced, and any additional lenses you might want for it are reasonably priced as well.
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Canon has announced new Content Creator Kits for three of its newest camera systems: the EOS 90D, the PowerShot G7X Mark III and the EOS M200. In addition to the camera (and kit lens, in the case of the EOS 90D and EOS M200), each Content Creator Kit will include a new Canon accessory and a 32GB SanDisk SD card.
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For the EOS 90D, the Content Creator Kit will include Canon’s new Stereo Microphone DM-E100, which is powered directly through 90D, negating the need for additional batteries. The PowerShot G7X Mark III and EOS M200, on the other hand, will feature Canon’s new Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, which has built-in storage for Canon’s BR-E1 wireless remote. The new tripod grip swivels 360-degrees and tilts 90-degrees to make vlogging and vertical video easier.
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Below is a list from Canon detailing what is included with each of the kits:
EOS 90D Video Creator Kit – For the Advanced Video Creator
– Kit Includes: EOS 90D, EF-S 18-55mm STM lens, Stereo Microphone DM-E100, 32GB SD Card
– Pricing: $ 1,449.00 (MSRP)
– Availability: December 2019
PowerShot G7X Mark III Video Creator Kit – For the Vlogging Enthusiast
– Kit Includes: PowerShot G7 X Mark III kit, Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, additional NB-13L battery, 32GB SD Card
– Pricing: $ 899.99 (MSRP)
– Availability: Late November 2019
EOS M200 Content Creator Kit – For the Social Media Maven
– Kit Includes: EOS M200, EF-M 15-45mm lens kit, Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, 32GB SD Card
– Pricing: $ 649.99 (MSRP)
– Availability: Late November 2019
The Content Creator Kits will be available through authorized Canon retailers for their respective prices. For more information, visit Canon’s online shop.
MELVILLE, N.Y., October 24, 2019 – It’s almost impossible to scroll through your social feeds or visit a website and not encounter a video catching your eye – some online video platforms can see 500 hours of video uploaded every minute1. With so many platforms for innovative vloggers and content creators to share their work, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is making it easier for them to produce and distribute quality content with the introduction of creator kits for three of the Company’s newest cameras – EOS 90D, PowerShot G7X Mark III and EOS M200.
Included in each creator kit is a new Canon accessory. Small and mighty, the new Stereo Microphone DM-E100 doesn’t require a battery as it is powered when it’s plugged directly into the microphone jack of the EOS 90D. The new Tripod Grip HG-100TBR includes Wireless Remote BR-E1 that snaps directly into the tripod, providing the ability to release the shutter and start/stop recording video remotely. The grip can rotate 360 degrees for selfies as well as 90 degrees making it ideal for vertical video with both the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and EOS M200.
For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit http://shop.usa.canon.com/
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Canon’s new EOS M200 is an awful lot like its predecessor, the EOS M100. That means it’s tiny, beginner-friendly and generally takes nice photographs – but a new processor speeds things up, and unlocks (heavily cropped) 4K video.
And so, since attending far-flung weddings with entry-level cameras is apparently just what I do these days, I took the M200 with me to Oklahoma City for a wedding and some sight-seeing along the way. Check out how it did in our sample gallery.
See our Canon EOS M200 sample gallery
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Canon has introduced the EOS M200, an entry-level mirrorless camera. It’s a fairly modest upgrade to one of our favorite cameras, the EOS M100. Its new Digic 8 processor allows for Dual Pixel AF with eye detection, heavily cropped 4K/24p video and improved battery life.
Everything else is the same as before: the M200 has a 24MP APS-C sensor, compact body with a selfie-friendly touchscreen and an easy-to-use interface.
The EOS M200 will be available in October, bundled with the collapsable 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens for $ 549/£499/€569.
Go hands-on with the EOS M200
Press release
MELVILLE, N.Y., September 25, 2019 – Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or revel in documenting everyday moments, memories should be captured and easily shared. Offering social media enthusiast high image quality, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduces the EOS M200 camera. Great for those with wanderlust in their hearts, this camera ushers in a variety of new features, such as vertical video1, for those looking to step up from smartphone photography and enter the realm of interchangeable-lens cameras.
“Ease of use, convenience and shareability are imperatives for consumers today, especially when introducing new imaging products into an ever-changing market place,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new EOS M200 camera is a mix of tried and true Canon features as well as new ones, and combined they create a non-intimidating mirrorless camera for the experienced photographer – yet it is approachable for someone beginning their visual storytelling journey.”
Designed to capture life’s special moments in vibrant color and clarity, the EOS M200 camera is built with quality and connectivity at its core. Key components include:
Thanks to an impressive 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, the EOS M200 camera is capable of rendering detailed images of your travel escapades or your family milestones. The tilting LCD with touch screen allows for artistic expression when shooting subjects from a variety of angles, including selfies. Understanding the importance of sharing photos and videos, this camera is capable of transferring files directly to compatible smart devices using the Canon Camera Connect app. Images can then be seamlessly shared on social media platforms and web services or printed directly to compatible wireless Canon printers.
The EOS M200 camera has an estimated retail price of $ 599.99*, and is currently expected to be available in October 2019. For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit http://shop.usa.canon.com/
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| MSRP | $ 599 (w/15-45mm lens) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Body material | Composite |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 24 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 26 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
| Color space | sRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 143 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6× |
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| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | None |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
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| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| External flash | No |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
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| Continuous drive | 6.1 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Videography features | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| USB charging | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) |
| Microphone port | No |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 315 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | None |
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The Canon EOS M200 is a modest update to the M100 that was announced in August 2017. Most of the changes are courtesy of the new Digic 8 processor, which allows for 4K video capture, eye detection autofocus and improved battery life.
Canon didn’t change the design of the camera because, frankly, this entry-level, selfie-friendly camera didn’t need it. But more about that in the slides ahead.
The M200 will be available in October in your choice of white or black for $ 549/£499/€569, which includes the EF-M 15-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
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From what we can tell, the M200’s 24.1 effective Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor is the same as the one on the M100. The M100 has very good image quality, with really nice color and Raw detail capture in-line with the competition, though noise levels were slightly higher in our testing. The Digic 8 processor may affect JPEG image quality, which we’ll evaluate once we get hold of a final sample of the camera.
While the M200 uses Canon’s familiar (and very good) Dual Pixel AF system, some improvements have been made since the M100 was released. First off, there’s now eye detection, which we found to be reliable on the EOS M6 II that we’ve been testing more recently.
The other change is the number of selectable AF points, which has increased from 49 to 123. This may be due to having better Dual Pixel coverage compared to the M100, and we’ve reached out to Canon to confirm.
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Being a lower-end, consumer-friendly camera means that, of course, the M200 comes with an LCD that can flip upward for selfies. The display is 3″ in size and sports 1.04 million dots: the same as before. When the screen is flipped all the way up, you can turn on a self-portrait mode, which lets you blur the background, brighten the image and retouch your skin.
The flash can be popped up with the LCD in this position, though it will block the right side of the LCD. Speaking of the flash, it can be manually bounced for softer light, if you’d like.
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The M200 isn’t loaded with buttons, which is probably a good thing for those looking for an easy-to-use camera. You’ve got three buttons and the four-way controller on the back, a single control dial and a simple shooting mode switch on the top. M200 users can choose from fully automatic, program mode and movie mode – and that’s it. The camera can almost be controlled by the touchscreen alone.
Like most Canon cameras, there’s a Scene Intelligent Auto mode, which picks the right settings for the situation, or you can select a scene preset manually when in Program mode. By putting the camera into the ‘Creative Assist’ mode you can use sliders to adjust background blur, color, brightness and contrast.
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The M200 gains the ability to shoot 4K/24p video (23.98fps, to be exact), but there’s a catch: When shooting 4K there’s a 1.6x crop and, when combined with the 1.6x crop of APS-C, this adds up to 2.56x. The bundled 15-45mm zoom thus becomes a 38-115mm equivalent lens when you shoot 4K. The widest Canon EF-M lens is 11-22mm, which turns into 28-56mm equivalent. That’s still wide-ish, but be aware that if you’re vlogging, or just want to shoot wide-angle, you might find that compound crop effect very limiting.
If you drop down to 1080 the crop disappears, and frame rates of 30p and 60p become available. If you want to shoot at 120 fps you’ll need to shoot at 1280 x 720 resolution – which is still fine for sharing on social media.
One of the M200’s new party tricks is the ability to record vertical videos, much like the PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Unlike that camera though, the M200 cannot stream live video to YouTube.
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The EOS M200 has a minimal set of inputs and outputs: just micro USB and micro HDMI. The camera can be charged over the USB port, and Canon is kind enough to include an external charger with the camera.
Speaking of batteries, the M200 uses the familiar LP-E12 and can take up to 315 shots per charge (by CIPA testing) – up from 295 on the M100. Canon says that if you put the camera into Eco mode you can take 485 photos before you run out of juice. Unless you’re using the flash or Wi-Fi a lot, you should find that you can easily exceed those numbers.
The M200 offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Canon’s Camera Connect app supports auto image transfer, sharing location data with the camera and, of course, remote control.
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The Canon EOS M100 was one of our favorite entry-level mirrorless cameras when it was released, with an easy-to-use interface and solid image quality. While the EOS M200 isn’t a huge upgrade, nobody’s going to complain about improved autofocus and better battery life.
Some may complain about the M200’s 4K video feature though, due to the restrictive 2.56x crop (relative to full-frame) that puts wide-angle shooting out of reach with the bundled kit lens. That’s too bad, since crop-less 4K and a microphone input would make the M200 a pretty compelling vlogging camera. That said, 4K is nice to have, and 28mm equiv., from the (admittedly not bundled) 11-22mm zoom is still likely to be wide enough in a lot of situations.
That aside, if you’re after an accessible camera with robust underpinnings and don’t mind the 4K crop, we think that the M200 will be a good choice. For those who wish that the M200 had an electronic viewfinder, let us direct you to the EOS M50, which is essentially the same camera with an EVF.
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