Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
- Earlier Model is Canon 1100D
- Later Model is Canon T6
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D800
- Successor is Nikon D850

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon 1200D and Nikon D810, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

The 1200D was unveiled 4 months before the D810 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1200D grades vs the D810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon D810. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Nikon D810
1200D | D810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 1200D
D810 | 1200D | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1200D and Nikon D810
1200D | D810 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2014 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1200D enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1200D and Nikon D810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1200D against the D810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and D810 is 68 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and D810.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1200D having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D810 will give you extra detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D810 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 480 gr (1.06 pounds) | 980 gr (2.16 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 724 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 1200 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $549 | $1,999 |