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Canon M200 vs Canon M3

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Canon EOS M3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M100
Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
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Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon M200 versus Canon M3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the M3 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M200 was released 4 years later than the M3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M200 scores against the M3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Canon M3

 M200 M3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019February 2015Fresher by 57 months

Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon M200

 M3 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Canon M3

 M200 M3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon M3 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs).

See the Canon M200 versus Canon M3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M200 against the M3.

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and M3 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and M3.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer M200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography information
Canon M3 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 as a Street photography camera
Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
74
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
61
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography highlights
Canon M3 Travel photography highlights
89
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
73
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography details
Canon M3 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging features
Canon M3 Vlogging features
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M200 vs Canon M3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Canon M3
 Canon EOS M200Canon EOS M3
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M200 Canon EOS M3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Amount of lenses 23 23
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 4.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 366g (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1169
Other
Battery life 315 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $481