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Canon M3 vs Sony H200

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon M3 vs Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the M3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was launched 2 years after the H200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M3 matches up versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony H200

 M3 H200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon M3

 H200 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony H200

 M3 H200 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Canon M3 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M3 vs the H200.

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and H200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and H200.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M3 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
73
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (250 CIPA)
53
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Sony H200
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Canon M3 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Sony H200
 Canon EOS M3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Available lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $481 $250