Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 600D + 18-55mm IS vs Canon EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 46identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Image stabilizer
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:No
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Yes
  • Focus
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:TTL-CT-SIR
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:TTL
  • Flash exposure correction
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
  • Flash guide number
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:13 m
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:9.2 m
  • Flash recharging time
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:3 s
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:2 s
  • Flash sync-speed
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:0.005 s
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:1/200 s
  • Video formats supported
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:H.264, MOV
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:MOV
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • 600D + 18-55mm IS:1040000 pixels
    • EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:460000 pixels

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Comparison of 600D + 18-55mm IS, EOS 1200D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
110 specifications
Picture quality2 differ
Still image resolution(s)DiffersJPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400 JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1)5184x3456, 3456x2304, 2592x1728, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4608x3456, 3072x2304, 2304x1728, 1696x1280, 640x480, 5184x2912, 3456x1944, 2592x1456, 1920x1080, 720x400, 3456x3456, 2304x2304, 1728x1728, 1280x1280, 480x480, 5184x3456
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 - 85 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15/12
Focusing1 differ
FocusDiffersTTL-CT-SIRTTL
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionKnown for oneAuto, ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceServo Auto Focus
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 6400, 12800, Auto100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Shutter priority AEAuto, Manual
Light exposure controlKnown for oneProgram AEUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash5 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchroAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
External flash connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash exposure compensationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash exposure correctionDiffers±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash guide numberDiffers13 m9.2 m
Flash recharging timeDiffers3 s2 s
Flash sync-speedDiffers0.005 s1/200 s
Video1 differ
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MOVMOV
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for onePCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolution (numeric)Differs1040000 pixels460000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.85xUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Ports & interfacesidentical
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
Camera5 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenCloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, LandscapeClose-up (macro), Night landscape, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Brightness adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackKnown for oneSlide showUnknown — not stated by the source
Diopter adjustment (D-D)Known for one-3 - 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dioptre correctionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera file systemDiffersDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RawDPOF, Exif 2.3
Eye reliefKnown for one1.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HistogramKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Live viewKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback zoom (max)Known for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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
Shooting modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority, Lens priority, Shutter priority
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White
Designidentical
MaterialKnown for onePolycarbonate, Stainless steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs440 shots500 shots
Battery typeDiffersLP-E8LP-E10
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers133.1 mm129.6 mm
DepthDiffers99.5 mm77.9 mm
HeightDiffers79.7 mm99.7 mm
WeightDiffers570 g480 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hand strapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style EditorUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB

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