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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M100
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P5
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was brought out 8 years after the E-P3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M200 grades versus the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Olympus E-P3

 M200 E-P3 
ReleasedSeptember 2019August 2011More modern by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Canon M200

 E-P3 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Olympus E-P3

 M200 E-P3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M200 compared to the E-P3.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and E-P3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and E-P3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M200 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M200 will give greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer M200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M200
Street photography with Olympus E-P3
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography highlights
75
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography details
89
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Olympus E-P3
 Canon EOS M200Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M200 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 369 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 315 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $0