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EOS M200

Ultra-compact EF-M body with 24MP, eye detection AF, and flip screen for beginners.

$549

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

vs
EOS R1

Canon

EOS R1

Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.

$6,299

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

EOS M200

TravelVlogging

Wins

11categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS M200 wins 1 categories·EOS R1 wins 4 categories
  • BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
  • AEOS M200 has lower Weight (299 g vs 920 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS M200EOS R1
Resolution24.1 MP24.2 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max25,600102,400
Burst11 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo8.5-stop
Weight299 g920 g
Battery640 shots1330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS M200

108 × 67 × 35 mm

299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

EOS M200 is 49mm narrower, 82mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than EOS R1.

EOS M200 is 621 g lighter than EOS R1.

Depth (front-to-back): 35mm EOS M200 · 87mm EOS R1

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS M200

108 × 67 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS M200

108 × 35 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS M200

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS M200: mount data unavailable

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS M200EOS R1
Portrait
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS M200

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 108.2, 67.1, 35.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    299 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • AF low-light limit

    -7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS M200

Pros

  • Very compact
  • 24MP APS-C
  • Eye detection AF
  • Affordable

Cons

  • EF-M mount dead-end
  • No EVF
  • 4K crop

EOS R1

Pros

  • 40fps electronic burst
  • 24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
  • 6K RAW and 4K 120p video
  • Dual CFexpress Type B slots

Cons

  • 24MP resolution
  • Very expensive
  • Large integrated-grip body

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS M200
EOS R1
Resolution
24.1 MP
24.2 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS M200
EOS R1
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
EOS M200
EOS R1
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
102,400+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
409,600
EOS M200
EOS R1
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/64000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS M200 or EOS R1?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS M200 and EOS R1?

EOS M200 is 24.1 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS M200 and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS M200 does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M200 or the EOS R1?

EOS M200 reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS M200 and EOS R1?

EOS M200 weighs 299 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS M200 is 621 g lighter.

Do the EOS M200 and EOS R1 record 4K video?

EOS M200: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS M200 and EOS R1 weather sealed?

EOS M200: No. EOS R1: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M200 and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS M200 launched at $549 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS M200 is $5,750 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.