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's EOS 1200D, which was announced in February, replaces the previous entry-level DSLR model, the EOS 1100D . Although it's a relatively modest upgrade in most respects, most potential purchasers will welcome the increase in sensor resolution and support for Full HD movie recording at 30, 25 or...

You can't really fault Canon for not changing up much in the beginner-friendly Rebel series over the years. The camera maker appears to have struck a chord with this line; Canon's Rebel T3i still ranks as one of the most popular DSLRs in the industry.

Compact, light body; Easy-to-access controls; Excellent image quality in good light

Some graininess at high ISOs and in low light; Poor autofocus in video; Some lag when taking multiple consecutive shots

Here we were thinking that we have used and reviewed the best of the lot. Then suddenly Canon hands us the 1200D entry level DSLR, built for the masses. We took the camera out for a spin along with it 18-55mm kit lens during the day and night. The experience just kept getting better.

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...

The Canon EOS T5 is their newest and most affordable dSLR model. For a dSLR the T5 is very compact and easy to carry. The camera sports an 18-Megapixel APS-C sized CMOS imaging sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, Live View shooting, Full 1080p HD video capture, 9-point AF system and 3.0-inch LCD...

All shooting modes produce accurate exposures and overall pleasing images; Live View shooting allows for compact-like point-n-shoot capabilities; Good overall performance; Great overall image quality; Pop-up flash is always ready if you need it; Large 3.0-inch LCD is easy to see in most lighting...

Lacking the versatile and useful convenience features like WiFi; No continuous AF shooting videos; LCD does not tilt or swivel; Only 1 command dial on the camera body; No external audio input; No built-in Image Stabilization

Canon's EOS 1200D is the latest entry-level model of the imaging giant's extensive DSLR camera range.Coming three years after the entry of its predecessor, the EOS 1100D, the 1200D has an upgraded Digic 4 image processor, 18-megapixel image sensor and a nine-point autofocusing (AF) system.

A solidly-built and reliable camera, that captures beautiful images and offers great experience for the first-time DSLR users.

Image quality; full support of the Canon range of lenses; Optical Viewfinder; Affordable

no connectivity options such as wi-fi

The entry-level DSLR market has slowed in terms of product releases in recent years. Indeed it's taken three years for Canon to out the 1200D - that's Rebel T5 for our American friends - and while we don't mind waiting for the right kit to come along we do question whether the market has changed...

Decent viewfinder-based performance for entry-level product; impressive image quality throughout; huge range of EOS lenses available; competitive price

Live view is poor; JPEG processing is a little harsh; plasticky build; compact system cameras may undermine its existence; kit lens limitations

The bottom line with the EOS 1200D is that it's not a digital SLR camera to go for if you are looking for anything more than a beginner's model.

Inexpensive entry point into the Canon digital SLR ecosystem; Good overall picture quality; Relatively simple controls

Focus performance of 18-55mm kit lens was slow and sometimes innacurate; SD card slot in battery compartment