Canon 1200D vs Olympus E-420

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 1200D versus Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was unveiled 5 years later than the E-420 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1200D matches up vs the E-420 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Olympus E-420. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D offers external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1200D versus the E-420.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and E-420 is 68 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and E-420.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1200D using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1200D will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1200D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.