Canon 1200D vs Canon M

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1200D and Canon M, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the M (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1200D was launched 19 months after the M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1200D matches up versus the M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and Canon EOS M. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Canon M Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1200D has outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Canon M has specifications of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1200D and the M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and M is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and M.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher 1200D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.