Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 1200D→Canon EOS M

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 1200D

£40 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M

£40 used (+£0)

2012

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS 1200D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS M

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 1200D	EOS M
Price	£40 used	£40 used
Released	2014	2012	↓
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	18MP	18MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	1080p 30fps
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	Hybrid CMOS AF (phase + contrast), notoriously slow
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	—
Burst Rate	3fps	4fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~230 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	480g (with battery)	262g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	No viewfinder
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	1× SD/SDHC/SDXC

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