Canon 1200D vs Sony A37

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 1200D versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was unveiled 22 months after the A37 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1200D scores against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1200D versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1200D compared to the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and A37.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 1200D to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 1200D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.