Canon 1200D vs Sony a1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1200D versus Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and a1 (50MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was manufactured 8 years before the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1200D scores versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1200D versus the a1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and a1 is 68 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and a1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.