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Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Older Model is Canon M100
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M200 and Sony ZV-E1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was brought out 4 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M200 grades vs the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M200 ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M200

 ZV-E1 M200 
IntroducedMarch 2023September 2019Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M200 and Sony ZV-E1

 M200 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M200 and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M200 compared to the ZV-E1.

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and ZV-E1 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon M200 will offer more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M200
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (483g)
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M200
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
74
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
88
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
79
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M200
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (570 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (483g)
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Canon M200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS M200Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M200 Sony ZV-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 759
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 23 195
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 483g (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $549 $2,198