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Canon M200 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M100
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon M200 vs Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was brought out 17 months before the FX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M200 matches up vs the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Sony FX3

 M200 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M200

 FX3 M200 
LaunchedFebruary 2021September 2019Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon M200 and Sony FX3

 M200 FX3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M200 comes with external measurements 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 Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M200 compared to the FX3.

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and FX3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M200 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon M200 will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
82
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
74
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (600 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
89
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
great battery (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
selfie friendly display
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M200
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (600 CIPA)
two card slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Canon M200 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS M200Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M200 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-25 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 315 images 600 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Two
Cost at launch $549 $3,900