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Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Announced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon M100
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was released 6 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M200 matches up versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Pentax Q7

 M200 Q7 
LaunchedSeptember 2019August 2013More recent by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Canon M200

 Q7 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Pentax Q7

 M200 Q7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M200 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M200 and the Q7.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and Q7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M200 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M200 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
74
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography features
Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
89
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon M200 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Pentax Q7
 Canon EOS M200Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS M200 Pentax Q7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Pentax Q
Number of lenses 23 8
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.66 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $549 $480