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Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Canon EOS-1D front
Portability
50
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Previous Model is Canon 1100D
  • New Model is Canon T6
Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2001
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MII
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Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and 1D (4MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and 1D (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was launched 12 years after the 1D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1200D grades versus the 1D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Canon 1D

 1200D 1D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2001More modern by 149 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k120kClearer display (+340k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon 1200D

 1D 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Canon 1D

 1200D 1D 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1200D enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Canon 1D has proportions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1200D and the 1D.

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and 1D is 68 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and 1D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1200D because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon 1200D will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher 1200D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography info
Canon 1D Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
48
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,585g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography factors
Canon 1D Sports photography factors
54
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
49
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Canon 1D Travel photography advice
55
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
38
environment sealing
heavier than competitors in class (1,585g)
sensor resolution low (4MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography information
Canon 1D Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging details
Canon 1D Vlogging details
27
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video
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Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Canon 1D
 Canon EOS 1200DCanon EOS-1D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1200D Canon EOS-1D
Alternative name EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2001-12-13
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 28.7 x 19.1mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 548.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 2464 x 1648
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Total lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 120 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye External
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lbs) 1585 gr (3.49 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $549 $4,899