The 1200D is a superb option for photographers wishing to make the jump into the world of DSLR photography. The controls are simple and accessible, with a range of fully automatic shooting modes, and the EOS Companion app helps users get to know their camera.

I love my Canon. The bag is sturdy and attractive. I'm taking photography lessons from January 2015 to enable me to learn and get more out of this camera. Yet, I've taken about 500 photos up until now and only about 3 of them needed to be cropped in Photoshop.

Canon's 18 megapixel APS-C format sensor incorporating EOS 1200D is an imaginative update of its 12 megapixel 1100D predecessor. The obvious pitch is that first time DSLR owners will be able to achieve more professional results straight out of the box, and with more pixels to do it with, via a...

Affordable; well built; capable of professional looking results for a budget price; intuitive operation

Fixed LCD screen only; no built-in wireless connectivity; maximum capture speed is modest if you're attempting action shots

The Canon EOS Rebel T5 ($549.99 with 18-55mm lens) is the latest entry-level D-SLR from Canon, and given the brand name, it's likely the one that first-time SLR buyers will gravitate toward.

Includes optically stabilized lens; Raw shooting support; Detailed images at high ISOs; 1080p video capture; On-screen shooting guide

Fixed LCD; Pentamirror viewfinder; Slower autofocus; Burst shooting limited to 3fps; Small buffer when shooting Raw; No microphone input

I'm a big Canon fan ans have 3 eos cameras, photo qaulity is the best way to describe the 1200d like all the EOS range it is great. For beginners the hwlp guid for your mobile is unique. The downside is the video recording is slow in auto and best used by switching the lens to manual.

Down Load The Help Guid; Durable; Good In Low Light; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

Another Different Battery; Low-Quality Recordings

This 18 megapixel EOS is a beginner's model that an expert wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with, or use. Yes, it's intuitive from the get go, so won't tax the uninitiated. At the same time it's easy to access manual settings and exert a bit of hands-on control over your shots rather than rely on the...

Sturdy body; Large 18-megapixel sensor; Handy companion app

Modest burst shooting speed; Non-tilting (fixed) LCD; No wireless connectivity

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.

EOS quality at a breakthrough price, but it might be worth sniffing out a better deal

Historically, Canon has produced some fantastic entry-level DSLR cameras tailored to the first-time buyer. This type of camera is aimed at someone who is upgrading from a compact camera or smartphone, who may find the functionality of a DSLR a little daunting, and the new Canon EOS 1200D has been...

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