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Canon 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 14identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Camera type
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:SLR Camera Kit
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:Compact camera
  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:18 MP
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:13.1 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:5184 x 3456 pixels
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:4352 x 2904 pixels
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:3:2
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:3:2, 4:3
  • Image formats supported
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:JPG, Raw
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:JPG
  • Optical zoom
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:3x
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:5x
  • Focal length range
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:18 - 55 mm
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:12.5 - 62.5 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:3.5
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II:2

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Comparison of 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, PowerShot G1 X Mark II
107 specifications
Picture quality5 differ
Camera typeDiffersSLR Camera KitCompact camera
Megapixel (approx.)Differs18 MP13.1 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5"
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers5184 x 3456 pixels4352 x 2904 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4352 x 2904, 3072 x 2048, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 4160 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4352 x 2248, 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 3120 x 3120, 2304 x 2304, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480, 2496 x 3120, 1840 x 2304, 1232 x 1536, 384 x 480
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers3:23:2, 4:3
Image formats supportedDiffersJPG, RawJPG
Sensor formatKnown for oneAdvanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Optical zoomDiffers3x5x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Focal length rangeDiffers18 - 55 mm12.5 - 62.5 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3.52
Maximum aperture numberDiffers5.63.9
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs11/914/11
Combined zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTTL
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) object detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFace
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivity (min)100100
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs640012800
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 6400100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProgram AE
Light exposure correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shutter1 differ
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedDiffers30 s60 s
Flashidentical
Flash modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure compensationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash range (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 - 3.5 m
Flash range (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 - 6.8 m
Flash sync-speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00025 s
Flash guide numberKnown for one9.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting pointKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video recordingYesYes
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640x480@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Video formats supportedDiffersMOVMP4
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Audio formats supportedKnown for onePCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersTFTLCD
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs460000 pixels1040000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:2
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB version2.02.0
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
White balanceDiffersCloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Underwater
Shooting modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Shutter priority
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Self-timer delay2,10 s2,10 s
Camera file systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, Raw
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Playback zoom (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC 6
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs500 shots240 shots
Battery typeDiffersLP-E10NB-12L
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers129.6 mm116.3 mm
DepthDiffers77.9 mm66.2 mm
HeightDiffers99.7 mm74 mm
WeightDiffers480 g558 g
Lens diameterKnown for one6.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens lengthKnown for one8.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens weightKnown for one200 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Hand strapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffers- ImageBrowser EX - Digital Photo Professional - PhotoStitch - EOS Utility - Picture Style EditorImageBrowser EX, CameraWindow, PhotoStitch, Map Utility, Digital Photo Professional
Other featuresidentical
Power source typeBatteryBattery

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