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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(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
Nikon D810
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D800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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Nikon D810

 1200D D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 1200D

 D810 1200D 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Nikon D810

 1200D D810 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

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

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography factors
Nikon D810 Travel photography factors
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
high megapixels (36MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography info
Nikon D810 Landscape photography info
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging info
Nikon D810 Vlogging info
27
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
28
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 1200DNikon D810
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