Canon 1200D vs Nikon D40X

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon 1200D vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was revealed 6 years after the D40X which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1200D grades versus the D40X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D & Nikon D40X. The full galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery & Nikon D40X Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1200D comes with 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 D40X has proportions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1200D versus the D40X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and D40X is 68 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and D40X.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 1200D to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1200D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.