Canon 1200D vs Canon SX200 IS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1200D vs Canon SX200 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and SX200 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1200D was revealed 4 years after the SX200 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1200D scores vs the SX200 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1200D has got outer measurements 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 SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1200D vs Canon SX200 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1200D versus the SX200 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and SX200 IS is 68 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and SX200 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1200D will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1200D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.