Canon 1200D vs Sony RX100 III

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1200D vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1200D (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was announced 3 months before the RX100 III and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1200D grades against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D has exterior measurements 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 Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1200D vs Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1200D compared to the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and RX100 III is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and RX100 III.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1200D using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.