Canon 1200D vs Canon 20D

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1200D versus Canon 20D, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and 20D (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The 1200D was introduced 9 years later than the 20D and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1200D scores against the 20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D & Canon EOS 20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Canon 20D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 1200D provides exterior measurements 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 20D has specifications of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1200D versus Canon 20D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1200D versus the 20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and 20D is 68 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and 20D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 1200D to give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 1200D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.