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Canon M200 vs Sony A6400

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Announced September 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M100
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon M200 versus Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M200 was introduced 9 months after the A6400 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M200 matches up against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Sony A6400

 M200 A6400 
RevealedSeptember 2019January 2019Newer by 9 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Canon M200

 A6400 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Sony A6400

 M200 A6400 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M200 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the M200 compared to the A6400.

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and A6400.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent M200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M200
Street photography with Sony A6400
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography info
Sony A6400 Sports photography info
74
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
89
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
87
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging info
Sony A6400 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M200 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Sony A6400
 Canon EOS M200Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M200 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $549 $898