Canon EOS 1200D vs Nikon Z30
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 1200D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 1200D were released 2014 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS 1200D | Canon | 2014 |
| Nikon Z30 | Nikon | 2022 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 1200D is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1200D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon Z30 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Nikon Z30 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
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 Z30 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 18 MP | 17915904 | 5184 | 3456 |
| Nikon Z30 | 21 MP | 20668416 | 5568 | 3712 |
Nikon Z30 has a 15 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1200D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z30 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1200D. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 1200D has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 100-6400 |
| Nikon Z30 | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1200D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS 1200D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 3 |
| Nikon Z30 | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon Z30 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 1200D weighs 480 gr (equal to 1,06 lb) which is 19% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0,89 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS 1200D | 480 gr | 1,06 lb |
| Nikon Z30 | 405 gr | 0,89 lb |
