Canon M200 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we will be looking at the Canon M200 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was released 5 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M200 matches up versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M200 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon M200 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M200 compared to the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M200 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher M200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.