Canon 1200D vs Canon 300D

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 1200D versus Canon 300D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and 300D (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1200D was brought out 10 years after the 300D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1200D matches up versus the 300D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D and Canon EOS 300D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Canon 300D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D features 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) whilst the Canon 300D has measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Canon 1200D versus Canon 300D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1200D versus the 300D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and 300D is 68 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and 300D.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 1200D to produce more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 1200D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.