Canon EOS 200D

£539/$649

Canon’s baby DSLR delivers real value

Canon has launched a lot of cameras into a very crowded entry-level/ novice market, but this one deserves particular attention because of its combination of size,

price and features. The EOS 200D is the replacement for the tiny EOS 100D, Canon’s smallest-ever DSLR. It has grown slightly in size, but it’s worth it for the extra performance and features this brings. These include Canon’s latest 24-megapixel APS-C sensor; so while the 200D still uses Canon’s rather basic ninepoint autofocus system for viewfinder shooting, the Live View mode benefits from the speed and performance of Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.

This works well with Canon’s stepper motor lenses; the 18-55mm IS STM kit lens is fast and near-silent in use, and great for stills and video. The articulating touchscreen display is a bonus on such a small DSLR. The 200D doesn’t deliver any technical fireworks, but it’s compact and competent – and cheaper than the 800D and 77D.

WINNING features

Small, affordable and attractive to novices Fully-articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel CMOS AF Great quality from Canon’s latest 24-megapixel sensor