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KIT PRICE
POWER PIXELS
£499
The M200 bolsters the company’s mirrorless range, and includes the tried-andtested 24.1MP APS-C sensor. First seen in the EOS M50, it’s known for solid image quality.
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VIDEO
4K
IMAGE RESOLUTION
24.1MP
FULLY KITTED OUT
First-time camera users will be more than happy with the included EF-M 15-45mm f/3.6-6.3 IS STM kit lens, which offers a 24-72mm equivalent length and image stabilisation.
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POLYCARBONATED
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The polycarbonate body allows the M200 to stick to a sub-300g weight limit, and while it doesn’t feel especially robust, it should withstand the usage of casual shooters.
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Point, shoot, repeat…
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Canon has updated its entry-level CSC with a new sensor, improved autofocus and 4K video. Kirk Schwarz finds where the appeal of this budget model lies.
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ANON’S M100 was a low-priced point-andshoot for the masses, with a large APS-C sensor, pretty competent autofocus and compact build fuelled by the reliance on touch controls. However, with the rest of the industry moving on in terms of innovation, it’s time for the M200 to enter the arena and show us what it can do to stand out in this highlycompetitive market.
128 PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Main features It is fair to say that the M200 has much in common with the M100. The bodies are near-identical, with the same 3in 180° flip-up 1040k-dot touchscreen, single control dial – set for aperture control as standard – and mode dial, that switches between stills, video and Scene Intelligent Auto modes. The sensor achieves a 24.1MP resolution, and adds an increased number of on-sensor phase detect Dual Pixel AF points, offering a
maximum 143 points over the previous 49. The focusing system is also rated to work in -4EV with an f/1.4 lens, which beats the M100’s -1EV with an f/2 lens. Created with point-andshooters in mind, there’s a big emphasis on Creative Assist mode and the Scene Intelligent Auto, which determines the scene, and offers the best settings for a successful shot. However, if you want to take more control, the Guided User Interface walks you through
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GOING AUTO
Forgoing a traditional mode dial, the M200 keeps it simple and lets you choose from stills or video. The third option is a beginner-friendly fully-automated mode.
