Canon EOS 1200D Pro Reviews

The Canon EOS 1200D offers a decent upgrade compared to the Canon EOS 1100D, featuring an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor, improved rubber grip, and a more robust feeling camera body, with an improved finish compared to the rather budget and plastic feel of the 1100D. FullHD video has also been added, and the camera delivers bright colourful images. However, for those coming from a compact camera, they will find live view frustratingly slow at focusing. Specifications are improved compared to the 1100D, however don't quite compete or match the more impressive specifications of the entry level offerings from Nikon, Sony, or Pentax that have noticeably updated what you can expect from an entry-level Digital SLR. The Canon EOS 1200D is a welcome update, but also a long overdue update, and rather than seriously compete with the competition on specifications or features, the 1200D simply offers a fairly standard set of options. However, for those that want an entry level Canon EOS Digital SLR, the 1200D delivers great image quality and has a comfortable body with good ergonomics. It's also easy to use, and the EOS companion app will be useful for beginners, and those that want to learn more from their camera. The entry level price of £339 with 18-55mm kit lens makes it very competitively priced although the lack of image stabilisation in the kit lens, feels a little mean in comparison to the competition. For the beginner, or anyone who wants an optical viewfinder, along with the ability to change lenses, of which there are many excellent Canon EF-S lenses available, then the Canon EOS 1200D makes a great entry-level choice.

EOS quality at a breakthrough price, but it might be worth sniffing out a better deal