Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon EOS M200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS M200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.


Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 were released 2009 and Canon EOS M200 was released 2019. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | Canon | 2009 |
Canon EOS M200 | Canon | 2019 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M200 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Canon EOS M200 | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 15,1 MP | 15054336 | 4752 | 3168 |
Canon EOS M200 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
Canon EOS M200 has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. Canon EOS M200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS M200 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M200 belong to the Canon EOS M-system and need an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Read more about Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M200
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M200 can shoot up to 6,1 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 3,4 |
Canon EOS M200 | 6,1 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS M200 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 weighs 520 gr (equal to 1,15 lb) which is 74% heavier than Canon EOS M200 and its 299 gr (or 0,66 lb).
Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 520 gr | 1,15 lb |
Canon EOS M200 | 299 gr | 0,66 lb |