Canon EOS 2000D (Rebel T7) vs Canon EOS 1200D Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Beginner DSLR cameras.

EOS 2000D vs EOS 1200D - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS 1200D Specs

EOS 2000D

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6mm³ (5.1″ x 4.0″ x 3.1″)
  • 475g (15.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 2000D

EOS 1200D

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • No WiFi
  • 129.6 x 99.7 x 77.9mm³ (5.1″ x 3.9″ x 3.1″)
  • 480g (15.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 1200D

EOS 2000D vs EOS 1200D Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 2000D an EOS 1200D sensor comparison

EOS 2000D vs EOS 1200D: Viewfinder

EOS 2000D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.50x and covers 95% of view field.

The EOS 1200D features an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror that also covers 95% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.50x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 2000D (0.50x)

EOS 1200D (0.50x)

Better choice: Draw

Canon EOS 2000D VS Canon EOS 1200D Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 a better choice

EOS 2000D

EOS 1200D

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.10 18.00
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 2000D are the higher resolution, that the display has a higher resolution and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 2000D scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon EOS 1200D

No advantage for the Canon EOS 1200D compared to Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 2000D

EOS 1200D

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Speed (frames/second)

3 3
Sensitivity

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Lens selection

220 220
Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

475g 480g
Similar size

1014cm³ 1007cm³
Canon EOS 2000D VS Canon EOS 1200D Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 2000D and EOS 1200D

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7

Canon EOS 1200D

9
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We recommend Canon EOS 2000D as better choice.