Canon 1200D vs Canon 5D MIII

Below, we are matching up the Canon 1200D and Canon 5D MIII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the 5D MIII (22MP) is fairly similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and 5D MIII (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was brought out 22 months after the 5D MIII making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1200D grades against the 5D MIII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D and Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Canon 5D MIII Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D provides 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 5D MIII has dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1200D and Canon 5D MIII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1200D against the 5D MIII.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and 5D MIII is 68 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and 5D MIII.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D MIII will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1200D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.