Canon EOS 200D vs Canon EOS 1100D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 1100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 200D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1100D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 200D has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 200D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1100D. Canon EOS 200D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1100D has 100 to 6400.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 200D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1100D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 200D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1100D weighs 495 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 9% heavier than Canon EOS 200D and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).

Canon EOS 200D vs Canon EOS 1100D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 1100D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Name	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Release Year	2017	2011
Release Date	2017-06-29	2011-02-07
MSRP	549 USD	419 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	12,2 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 7	DIGIC 4
Image	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 6400
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	9	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2.7”
Screen dots	1040000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Frames per second	5 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	10 meters	9 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 200D	Canon EOS 1100D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	650 shots	700 shots
Width	122 mm	130 mm
Height	93 mm	100 mm
Depth	70 mm	78 mm
Weight	453 gram	495 gram