Canon T6 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Following is a detailed review of the Canon T6 versus Canon SD1200 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The T6 was introduced 7 years after the SD1200 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the T6 matches up against the SD1200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6 has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T6 and the SD1200 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and SD1200 IS is 68 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and SD1200 IS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T6 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon T6 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent T6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.