Canon EOS 1200D vs Nikon D1H
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon D1H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 1200D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D1H is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 1200D were released 2014 and Nikon D1H was released 2001. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 2014 |
| Nikon D1H | 2001 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1200D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D1H has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Nikon D1H | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 1200D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1H has 2,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 1200D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Nikon D1H |
2,6 MP
2624000 pixels 2000 x 1312 |
Canon EOS 1200D has a 583 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1200D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS 1200D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 100-6400 |
| Nikon D1H | 200-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1200D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1200D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 3 |
| Nikon D1H | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 1200D. Unfortunately Nikon D1H does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 150% heavier than Canon EOS 1200D and its 480 gr (or 1,06 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 480 gr 1,06 lb |
| Nikon D1H | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
