Sony A6300 vs Canon EOS M200

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Sony A6300 vs Canon EOS M200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A6300 advantages over Canon EOS M200

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 315 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon EOS M200 advantages over Sony A6300

Less expensive
$449 vs $848
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
35 mm vs 48 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

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Canon EOS M200

Sony A6000

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$748
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$748
APS-C

Less expensive

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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Canon EOS M200

Sony A6500

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$1216
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon EOS M100

Sony A6300

Canon EOS M100

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

$449
APS-C

NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A5

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A5

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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