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Canon EOS 1200D

Canon's 2014 beginner DSLR: an 18 MP APS-C sensor, a 9-point AF system, Full HD video, a built-in flash and a 500-shot battery in a 480 g body. A cheap way into EF-S and EF lenses.

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What fits the Canon EOS 1200D

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Battery LP-E10 500 shots per charge (CIPA) From £19.00 · Ansmann LP-E10 Battery (replacement for Canon LP-E10) Every LP-E10 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2014
Sensor
18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
18.0 MP
Mount
Canon EF / EF-S
Dimensions
129.6 × 99.7 × 77.9mm
Weight
480g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
3fps
Battery Life
~500 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, E3 remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
500 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
130 × 100 × 78mm
Weight (Grams)
480g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
3.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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5 lenses compatible with the Canon EF / EF-S mount.

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18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
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18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Used from £250
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.4
Street
5.6
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
4.0
Documentary
3.6
Sports & Action
4.3
Landscape
4.1
Wildlife
4.9
Casual
3.5
Food
4.1
Macro
3.8
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
4.5
✅ Great For
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Street 5.6 Strong on viewfinder.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.5 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
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Documentary 3.6 Held back by audio and generation.
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Macro 3.8 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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