Canon 1200D vs Nikon B500

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1200D and Nikon B500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1200D (APS-C) and B500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was announced 24 months earlier than the B500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1200D scores vs the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D & Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1200D has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1200D versus the B500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and B500 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and B500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1200D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.