Canon 1200D vs Nikon D3100
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
- Replaced the Canon 1100D
- Refreshed by Canon T6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Succeeded the Nikon D3000
- New Model is Nikon D3200
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The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 1200D and Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 1200D was brought out 3 years after the D3100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 1200D scores versus the D3100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Nikon D3100
| 1200D | D3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | December 2010 | Newer by 39 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 1200D
| D3100 | 1200D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 1200D and Nikon D3100
| 1200D | D3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 1200D vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D provides outside dimensions 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 Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1200D versus the D3100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and D3100 is 68 and 68 respectively.
Canon 1200D vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and D3100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 1200D to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 1200D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications
| Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 |
| Also Known as | EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-12-21 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed 2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.1 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 355.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set 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 | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 480 gr (1.06 lb) | 505 gr (1.11 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 724 | 919 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 550 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E10 | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $549 | $565 |