Canon 1200D vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1200D versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the 1200D (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1200D grades against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 1200D has got 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1200D versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1200D vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and RX100 VA is 68 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1200D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.