Canon 1200D vs Sony A6300

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 1200D versus Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was launched 24 months prior to the A6300 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1200D scores versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D has physical measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1200D versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1200D versus the A6300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and A6300 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and A6300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be behind in sensor innovation.