Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon 1200D

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon 1200D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the 1200D (18MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and 1200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 130 was announced 13 months earlier than the 1200D which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the 1200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon EOS 1200D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon 1200D Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Canon 1200D has sizing of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon 1200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 and the 1200D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and 1200D is 96 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and 1200D.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 130 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon 1200D will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 is going to be behind in sensor technology.