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EOS 1200D vs EOS-1D Mark IV
Quick take: The EOS 1200D has the highest resolution at 18MP; the EOS 1200D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 1200DCanon · 2014 | EOS-1D Mark IVCanon · 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 usedBest | £102 used |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 16.1MP APS-H CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MPBest | 16.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | 45-point phase-detect (39 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~1500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 480g (with battery)Best | 1180g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.6 × 99.7 × 77.9mm | 156 × 156.6 × 79.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, E3 remote | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic, PC sync, N3 remote, WFT system terminal |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 1200D
EOS-1D Mark IV
Portrait
5.4/10
5.6/10
Street
5.6/10
4.0/10
Travel
5.0/10
3.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
6.0/10
Documentary
3.6/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
5.9/10
Casual
3.5/10
2.4/10
Food
4.1/10
3.7/10
Macro
3.8/10
3.5/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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