Canon 1200D vs Canon 1D MIV

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 1200D versus Canon 1D MIV, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the 1D MIV (16MP) is relatively similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and 1D MIV (APS-H) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1200D was introduced 4 years after the 1D MIV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1200D scores versus the 1D MIV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D & Canon EOS-1D Mark IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Canon 1D MIV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Canon 1D MIV has dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1200D vs the 1D MIV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and 1D MIV is 68 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and 1D MIV.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon 1200D will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 1200D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.