Meets my requirement as a beginners camera with both (18 MP) normal and longer range photography - happy with its performance so far as I have not really utilised the 250 mm lens to the extent of its capabilities.

Because there are so many kinds of cameras on the market, I wasn't quite sure where to start looking. The reviews for this product intrigued me, so I investigated further. And I am so glad that I did. Not only is this camera crisp and takes high quality captures, it is is reliable and easy to use.

easy to hold; good response time; clear captures; easy to carry

I wish the screen was more versatile

A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i.

Relatively low cost; Great image quality

Live View focus seems sluggish; Physical controls can be awkward to navigate

Canon released the EOS 1200D, a refresh to the entry-level EOS 1100D, back in February during the CP+ photo event in Japan. The India launch happened towards the end of March. While some years back, entry-level DSLRs were the only option for those looking to move up from a compact camera, the...

For what it is and whom it's intended for, Canon's EOS Rebel T5 is a decent budget DSLR. Yet, it leaves us wanting more.

Good stills with classic Canon image style; Good for DSLR newbies on a budget; Decent 1080/30p videos

Noisy shutter mechanism; Even though new; seems like old technology; Doesn't handle high ISOs well; No Wi-Fi

The Canon 1200D has been deliberately targeted at the first time digital SLR purchaser and to this end it its hits the mark beautifully. In my mind its a bargain given what you get.

Advanced point and shoot cameras have been stepping up to the terrain offered by DSLRs. Their price and ease of use is helping them compete with the likes of Canon and Nikon which are known for their high prices.

While compact cameras continue to suffer in the wake of the ubiquitous smartphone, the DSLR market remains fairly strong. More and more novice photographers are flocking to DSLRs as a means of stepping up their game.

Competitive price; Excellent high ISO performance; Clever and useful EOS companion app; Easy to use

Autofocus struggles in live view; Few AF points; Slow burst mode; Low resolution LCD

The EOS 1200D is a perfectly capable entry-level SLR that will get the job done for beginner users. Our advice is to opt for the kit lens with image stabilisation, especially if you plan to shoot any handheld video.

Light and compact; Enough control for a step-up user; Good image quality; but not best in class

One of the 18-55mm kit lenses is not image stabilised; No spot metering; No huge jump in image quality over the 1100D

The EOS Rebel T5, or 1200D as it's known outside of North America, is Canon's latest entry-level DSLR. Launched in February 2014 it replaces the three year old T3 / 1100D. Three years is a long time in this industry, during which time mirrorless cameras have really gone after the budget DSLR market.

Excellent image quality and noise performance; 1080p HD video with manual exposure; 3 inch 460k LCD screen; Creative Auto mode; Free interactive tutorials for your smartphone

Smallish optical viewfinder; No effects filters; No scene detect in Live View; No continuous AF for movies; No external microphone input