Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL6

Let's look more in depth at the Canon M200 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M200 was brought out 5 years later than the E-PL6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M200 scores against the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M200 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M200 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 has outer 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) while the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M200 versus the E-PL6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and E-PL6 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and E-PL6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M200 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M200 will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.