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Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc 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
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon M200 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M200 was introduced 21 months prior to the Z fc which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M200 scores versus the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Nikon Z fc

 M200 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M200

 Z fc M200 
AnnouncedJune 2021September 2019More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M200 and Nikon Z fc

 M200 Z fc 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 enjoys external 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) while the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M200 versus the Z fc.

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and Z fc is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and Z fc.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon M200 to deliver extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
89
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
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Canon M200 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS M200Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M200 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 23 21
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $549 $949