Canon 1200D vs Canon 77D

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 1200D and Canon 77D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and 77D (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was revealed 4 years earlier than the 77D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1200D grades versus the 77D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Canon EOS 77D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Canon 77D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. 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) while the Canon 77D has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1200D and Canon 77D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1200D vs the 77D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and 77D is 68 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and 77D.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 77D to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.