Canon EOS M200 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS M200
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Canon · Mirrorless · 33 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M200 and the Canon EOS M6 Mark II are 2019 mirrorless cameras on the Canon EF-M mount, so any EF-M lens fits either body. The M200 stays small and light for everyday carry, while the M6 Mark II trades size for much faster shooting. The M200 is the smaller, lighter carry at 229 g and 108 x 67 x 35 mm, against 408 g and 120 x 70 x 49 mm. That 179 g difference favours the M200 for a jacket pocket or a small bag. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 25, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 108 x 67 x 35 mm | 120 x 70 x 49 mm |
| Camera weight | 229 g | 408 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 62/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Canon EOS M6 Mark II is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and fast action. Its 33 MP sensor offers 9 more megapixels than the M200's 24 MP for tighter crops of distant subjects. Its 14 fps burst more than doubles the M200's 6.1 fps for a running child or a flying bird. The M6 Mark II also gives you a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder for eye-level composing, while the M200 relies on its rear screen. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors and 143 autofocus points, and neither has in-body stabilisation, so handheld steadiness depends on the lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 33 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6960 x 4640 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 14.9 x 22.3 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6.1 fps045 | 14 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Digic 8 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1430300 | 1430300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor slow motion, the M6 Mark II records at up to 120 fps against the M200's 60 fps. With twice the frame rate, a dancer's leap or a dog catching a ball plays back at half the M200's slow-motion speed. Both cameras cover casual video: each records up to 4K, saves MPEG-4 files and includes a built-in timelapse mode. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesOnly the M6 Mark II supports an external flash, which opens up added lighting for indoor portraits and event work; the M200 offers none. Both carry a built-in flash for simple snapshots. The screens and wireless features match. Both offer a 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot touchscreen that flips for angled framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfer and remote control. Neither has GPS or weather sealing, so neither tags its photos with a location. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryFast shooting also favours the M6 Mark II: its SD slot supports UHS-II, so a fast card can clear a 14 fps burst buffer quicker than the M200's UHS-I slot allows. Both carry a single SD, SDHC or SDXC slot, so neither offers a backup card. The batteries rate closely, with 315 shots for the M200's LP-E12 against 305 for the M6 Mark II's LP-E17. The M6 Mark II adds USB charging, so a power bank can top it up during a day out; the M200 cannot. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | LP-E17 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
315 shots1505000 | 305 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS M6 Mark II for wildlife, sports, indoor events or any fast-moving subject. Its 33 MP sensor, 14 fps burst and electronic viewfinder carry that work, and external flash support adds lighting options. The UHS-II slot keeps bursts flowing and 120 fps video covers slow-motion projects.
Choose the Canon EOS M200 for travel, family snapshots and casual everyday photography where a 229 g body in a small bag is the priority. You still get 4K video, a flip touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus the same EF-M lens range at 179 g less weight.