WATCH: Comparing the Canon C100 (mk II), C200 and C300 (mk II)
Let’s take a look at how these Canon cinema cameras (C100 mk II, C200 & C300 mk II) stack up and which (if any) might be right for you.
For those interested in looking at cinema quality digital cameras - and specifically at Canon’s Cinema Line - it’s a commonly asked question. Heck, we’ve tackled it almost six years ago on No Film School. Which (if any) Canon Cinema Camera is right for you? The C100, the C200 or the C300?
While there are certainly other quality cinema cameras which you should absolutely consider as well (here are a few to look at - or follow our channel here), if you do think a Canon Cinema Camera is possibly in the cards, here’s a great breakdown video to showcase the strengths and weakness of the C100 mk II, the C200 and the C300 mk II.
Canon Cinema Cameras Compared
In this video by Kenny at Stray Angel Films, we get his recommendations into what makes the C100 mk II, the C200 and the C300 mk II each unique and highlights when and how they could be used best. For example, he recommends the C100 mk II as the best (and most affordable) option for shooting solo. The C200 as the best short or feature film option for the indie filmmaker. And the C300 mk II as the go-to documentary option.
From a seasoned filmmaker and videographer, it’s an interesting personal take on the cameras. If you’d like to check out the prices and specs for each, they’re listed out below.
Canon C100 mk II
Super 35mm 8.3MP CMOS Sensor + EF Mount
1920 x 1080p 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
Built-In Dual Pixel CMOS AF Hardware
AVCHD + MP4 Recording
Dual SDHC/SDXC Media Card Slots
HDMI Output with Timecode and Canon Log
ISO 320 to 102,400
Canon Log and Wide DR Gamma
Two XLR Audio Connectors
Built-In 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi Capability
Price: $3,499.00
Canon C200
Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology
Dual DIGIC DV 6 Processors
4K DCI and UHD, 1920 x 1080
59.94/50/29.97/25/24/23.98p & 120p in HD
Canon RAW Light, XF-AVC, MP4 Recording
Rotating 4" Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Integrated EVF, 2 x XLR Audio Inputs
1 x CFast Card, 2 x SD Card Slots
SDI, HDMI, Ethernet Connectors
Price: $7,499.00
Canon C300 mk II
Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
4K,1920x1080 60/50i, 23.98/25p True 24p
Canon XF AVC H.264 Codec
EF Lens Mount
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology
Rotating 4" LCD Monitor
2 x 3G-SDI Output, 2x XLR Inputs
2 x CFast Card Slots
Timecode I/O, Genlock In & Sync Out
Canon Log 3 Gamma
Price:$9,999.00