Canon 300D vs Canon SD1200 IS

Here is a complete review of the Canon 300D and Canon SD1200 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 300D (APS-C) and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 300D was released 6 years earlier than the SD1200 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 300D scores versus the SD1200 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 300D & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 300D has outer measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Canon SD1200 IS has specifications of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 300D compared to the SD1200 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and SD1200 IS is 63 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and SD1200 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 300D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD1200 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 300D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.