Canon 1200D vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 1200D and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was revealed 2 years later than the K-r and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1200D matches up against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1200D provides outside 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) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1200D against the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and K-r is 68 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and K-r.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 1200D to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger 1200D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.