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When comparing Sony alpha 6000 vs Canon EOS 1200D, the Slant community recommends Sony alpha 6000 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Sony alpha 6000 is ranked 3rd while Canon EOS 1200D is ranked 14th.
Specs
Lens mountSony E-Mount
ProcessorBIONZ X™
Sensor typeAPS-C (23,5 x 15,6 mm)
Max Speed11 pictues per second
Touchscreen-
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-S
ProcessorDigic 4
Sensor typeCMOS
AF points9
Continuous drive3 fps
Crop factor1.6x
ISO Range100 - 6400
Image aspect ratio options (w:h)3:2
Image file formatsJPEG; RAW
Image stabilizationNo
Max resolution5184 x 3456
Screen dots460000
Screen size3in
Sensor sizeAPS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Shutter speed range30 - 1/4000 seconds
Viewfinder coverage0.95
Viewfinder magnification0.8x
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Pros
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Pro Reasonable video capabilities
The camera can shoot at up to 1080p30 and 720p60 resolutions.
Cons
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Con Low resolution LCD
The camera has a 460K-dot LCD screen. Most competition has 1.03M-dot screens.
Con Limited AF point coverage
The camera has 9 phase detect AF points and only one of those is a cross-type.