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Canon 1200D vs Sony A200

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Older Model is Canon 1100D
  • Successor is Canon T6
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 1200D vs Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and A200 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was introduced 5 years after the A200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1200D scores versus the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Sony A200

 1200D A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2008Newer by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 1200D

 A200 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Sony A200

 1200D A200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1200D vs the A200.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and A200 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and A200.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 1200D to resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 1200D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Sony A200
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1200D
Travel photography with Sony A200
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
46
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
interchangeable 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
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1200D
Vlogging with Sony A200
27
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
9
can't record video
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Canon 1200D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 1200DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Alternate name EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480g (1.06 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.3
DXO Low light rating 724 521
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $549 $100