Sony DSLR-A290 vs Canon EOS M200

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Sony DSLR-A290 vs Canon EOS M200

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A290 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M200 Review.

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A290 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 Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

500 vs 315 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Canon EOS M200 advantages over Sony DSLR-A290

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 79 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.1 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 2.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A290

Nikon D5000

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Nikon D5000

Canon EOS M200

Nikon D5000

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Nikon D5000

Compared to Canon T1i

Sony DSLR-A290

Canon T1i

$500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$900
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Canon T1i

Canon EOS M200

Canon T1i

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$900
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Canon T1i

Compared to Sony DSLR-A390

Sony DSLR-A290

Sony DSLR-A390

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$507
APS-C

Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Sony DSLR-A390

Canon EOS M200

Sony DSLR-A390

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$507
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Sony DSLR-A390

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Sony DSLR-A290

Canon EOS M100

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

$449
APS-C

NFC

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Sony DSLR-A290

Fujifilm X-A7

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Fujifilm X-A7

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