Canon 1200D vs Canon SX710 HS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 1200D versus Canon SX710 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1200D (APS-C) and SX710 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was revealed 10 months earlier than the SX710 HS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1200D scores versus the SX710 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1200D comes with external measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1200D versus Canon SX710 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1200D vs the SX710 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and SX710 HS is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and SX710 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1200D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX710 HS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 1200D is going to be behind in sensor technology.