Our quick take

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Canon EOS 200D - 4.0 / 5

Canon 200D review: Design

  • 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8mm; 453g Guided UI user interface for beginners (can be disabled) Vari-angle LCD with touchscreen control Available in black, white or silver finishes

Canon 200D review: Performance

  • 95% field-of-view optical viewfinder Dual Pixel AF for on-screen autofocus 9-point AF for viewfinder-based autofocus 5fps maximum burst rate Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth LE for sharing (downloadable app available)

Canon 200D review: Image quality and video

  • 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor Digic 7 processor ISO 100-25,600 sensitivity 1080p video capture

To recap

If you’re looking for an interchangeable lens camera that’s not too big then a mirrorless model might be the obvious option. But with a whole raft of EF lenses to grow into, the EOS 200D is a DSLR with strong footing for a keen newbie to grow into a photographic enthusiast.