Canon 1200D vs Nikon 1 V3

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1200D and Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the 1200D (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1200D was announced at a similar time to the 1 V3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1200D matches up versus the 1 V3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D features external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1200D and Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1200D compared to the 1 V3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and 1 V3 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and 1 V3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The 1200D uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.