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Canon EOS 1200D vs Pentax K-S1

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When comparing Canon EOS 1200D vs Pentax K-S1, the Slant community recommends Pentax K-S1 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Pentax K-S1 is ranked 10th while Canon EOS 1200D is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Pentax K-S1 is:

The camera is available in 12 different body colors.

Specs

AF points9

Continuous drive3 fps

Crop factor1.6x

ISO Range100 - 6400

Image aspect ratio options (w:h)3:2

Image stabilizationNo

Lens mountCanon EF/EF-S

Max resolution5184 x 3456

ProcessorDigic 4

Screen dots460000

Screen size3in

Sensor sizeAPS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)

Sensor typeCMOS

Shutter speed range30 - 1/4000 seconds

Viewfinder coverage0.95

Viewfinder magnification0.8x

Image file formatsJPEG; RAW

AF points11

Continuous drive5 fps

Crop factor1.5x

ISO Range100 - 51200

Image aspect ratio options (w:h)3:2

Image stabilizationYes

Lens mountPentax KAF2

Max resolution5472 x 3648

ProcessorPrime MII

Screen dots921000

Screen size3in

Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

Sensor typeCMOS

Shutter speed range30 - 1/6000 seconds

Viewfinder coverage1

Viewfinder magnification0.95x

AE Bracketing±3

Battery Life (CIPA)410

Built-in flashYes

Dimensions121 x 93 x 70 mm

Environmentally sealedNo

Exposure compensation±5

External flashYes

Flash range10m

MicrophoneStereo

PortsUSB 2.0; HDMI

Remote controlYes

Storage typesSD / SDHC / SDXC

TouchscreenNo

Video resolution1080p30; 720p60

WB BracketingNo

Weight558 g

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What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?

Canon EOS 1200D

Pentax K-S1

Pros

Pro
Reasonable video capabilities

The camera can shoot at up to 1080p30 and 720p60 resolutions.

Pro
Offers choice of body colors

The camera is available in 12 different body colors.

Pro
In-body stabilization saves money on lenses

Since stabilization can be applied to any lense, you can save money by not having to spend it on stabilized lenses which are generally more expensive than non-stabilized lenses.

Cons

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.

Con
Poor grip

Unlike most camera bodies that use a rubberized grip, K-S1 has a plastic grip that is both smaller and slipperier making the camera more difficult to hold.