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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 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
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M100
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M200 and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was launched 10 years after the E-P1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M200 scores against the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Olympus E-P1

 M200 E-P1 
IntroducedSeptember 2019July 2009Newer by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Canon M200

 E-P1 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Olympus E-P1

 M200 E-P1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M200 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M200 compared to the E-P1.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and E-P1 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and E-P1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M200 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M200 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer M200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography information
75
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
89
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
43
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M200
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Olympus E-P1
 Canon EOS M200Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M200 Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-25 2009-07-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 315 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $182