Side by side comparison and review of Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | Body only | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
Height | 9.97 cm | 9.6 cm |
Width | 12.96 cm | 12.4 cm |
Depth | 7.79 cm | 7.5 cm |
Weight | 480 g | 455 g |
Body Material | Carbon fibre/fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Red |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 18.0 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 18,700,000 pixels | 14,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 18,000,000 pixels | 14,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 30 fps | - |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | - | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical |
PROCESSOR | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | EXPEED 2 |
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LENS | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 8 groups / 11 elements |
Filter Size | - | 52 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Features | - | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
FOCUSING | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 | 11 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Predictive AI Servo AF | - |
Face Detection | - | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level pentamirror | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2.5 to +0.5 | -1.7 to +0.5 |
Viewfinder Frames | Autofocus frame | - |
Viewfinder Information | Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, white balance, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, highlight tone priority, ISO sensitivity, memory card status | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 12800 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 12800, ISO 100-6400, ISO auto (100-6400) | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 |
Exposure Metering | Evaluative, partial (10%), centre-weighted | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II |
Exposure Metering Zones | 63 | 420 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, sports mode | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode |
Special Effects | Neutral, fisheye, soft focus, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Grainy B&W | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2 or 2 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 1-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 9.2 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Mono |
MEMORY | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | - |
Included Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | RAW 5184 x 3456 JPEG 5184 x 3456 JPEG 5184 x 2912 JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3456 x 2304 JPEG 3456 x 1944 JPEG 3072 x 2304 JPEG 2592 x 1728 JPEG 2592 x 1456 JPEG 2304 x 1728 JPEG 1920 x 1280 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1696 x 1280 JPEG 720 x 480 JPEG 720 x 400 JPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2304 x 2304 JPEG 1728 x 1728 JPEG 1280 x 1280 JPEG 480 x 480 |
4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Canon LP-E10 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Canon LP-E10 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 500 shots (at 23 °C (AE 50%, FE 50%)) Photo shooting - 410 shots (at 0 °C (AE 50%, FE 50%)) |
Photo shooting - 550 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
FEATURES | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second | 3 frames per second |
Additional Features | Auto power save, depth-of-field preview button, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, highlight tone priority, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Dust Delete Data system, Video Snapshot mode, built-in help guide, Auto Lighting Optimizer, peripheral illumination correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Scene Intelligent Auto technology, noise reduction over long exposures, primary colour filter | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header |
OTHERS | Canon EOS 1200D | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery pack, battery charger, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, battery cover, power cable, camera cover | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon Digital Photo Professional, Canon Picture Style Editor, Canon ImageBrowser EX | Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |