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Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Superseded the Canon 1100D
  • New Model is Canon T6
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
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Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and T7i (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1200D was launched 4 years earlier than the T7i which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1200D grades against the T7i when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Canon T7i

 1200D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 1200D

 T7i 1200D 
RevealedFebruary 2017February 2014More modern by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Canon T7i

 1200D T7i 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D provides external 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 T7i has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1200D versus the T7i.

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and T7i is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and T7i.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 1200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1200D
Portrait photography with Canon T7i
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D Street photography information
Canon T7i Street photography information
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Canon T7i
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 shots)
66
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Travel photography camera
Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
80
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography factors
Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1200D
Vlogging with Canon T7i
27
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1200D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 1200DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-12 2017-02-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 45
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480g (1.06 pounds) 532g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 600 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $549 $749