| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 18 MP | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP | 18 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Display Type | - | TFT | TFT LCD | TFT |
| Touchscreen | - | No | No | No |
| general |
| Brand | Canon | Nikon | Nikon | Canon |
| Model | EOS 1200D 18MP DSLR Camera | D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera | D3400 24.2MP DSLR Camera | EOS 3000D 18.0MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | EOS 1200D | D3500 | D3400 | EOS 3000D |
| Model Number | EOS 1200D | D3500 | D3400 | EOS 3000D |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| SLR Variant | Body With 8 Gb Card & Bag Ef S18-55 Is Ii+55-250Mm Is Ii | Body With 18-55 Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Lens | Body With Single Lens Af-P Dx Nikkor 18-55 Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Kit 16 Gb Sd Card + Camera Bag | Single Kit With 18-55 Lens 16 Gb Memory Card & Carry Case |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 18 MP | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP | 18 MP |
| Tripod Socket | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 101.3 x 129 x 77.6 mm | 12.4 x 9.7 x 6.95 cm | 124 x 98 x 75.5 mm | 129 x 101.6 x 77.1 mm |
| Weight | 480 GM | 415 GM | 445 GM | 475 GM |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | Type C Mini HDMI | - | - | - |
| Wide Angle | - | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Shoe | - | ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock | ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync, Data Contacts and Safety Lock | - |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24.0 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| ISO Rating | ISO 100 - 3200 | ISO 100 - 25600 | ISO 100 - 25600 | - |
| Other Sensor Features | - | Image Sensor Format DX | ISO 100 - 12800 in Steps of 1/3 EV, Can also be Set to 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV ISO 25600 Equivalent above ISO 12800, Metering Range ISO 100, f/1.4 Lens, 20 degree C Matrix or Center-weighted Metering 0 - 20 EV, Spot Metering 2 - 20 EV, Supported | - |
| Maximum ISO | - | - | - | 6400 ISO |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount | Nikon F Mount (with AF Contacts) | Nikon F Mount with AF Contacts | Canon EF Mount |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 83x | - | 35x |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Lens Features | Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction, Single Lens Reflex, | Reflex Mirror Quick Return, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Lens Servo Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C Selection (AF-A), Predictive Focus Tracking Activated Automatically According to Subject Status Manual Focus (MF) Electronic Rangefinder Can be used, Mode Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off, Lens Servo Autofocus (AF) - Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF), Frame size (pixels) and Frame Rate 1920 x 1080, 60 p (Progressive), 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 1280 x 720, 60 p, 50 p Actual Frame Rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps Respectively, Options Support Both High and Normal Image Quality | Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Autofocus is Available with AF-P, Type E and G AF-S Lenses | - |
| Lens Type | - | Single-lens Reflex Digital Camera | Single-lens, Interchangeable Lens | - |
| Focal Length | - | - | 18 - 55 mm | - |
| Compatible Lens | - | - | Nikkor Lens | - |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| View Finder Type | Eye-level Pentamirror | - | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder | - |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x -1 m-1 with 50 mm Lens at Infinity | Approx 0.85 x (50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m) | 0.85x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m-1 | - |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | -2.5 to +0.5 m-1 | - | -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 | - |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm | - | 19 mm | - |
| Other Viewfinder Features | Focusing Screen Fixed, Precision Matte, Viewfinder Mirror Quick-return Type, Depth of Field Preview Enabled with Custom Function Setting | Viewfinder Type Eye-level Pentamirror Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder, Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m, From Center Surface of Viewfinder Eyepiece Lens) | Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Eyepoint 18 mm 1.0 m-1, From Center Surface of Viewfinder Eyepiece Lens | - |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | One Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF | Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) | - | - |
| Focus Range | Focusing Brightness Range EV 0 - 18 Center AF Point, EV 1 - 18 other AF Points with One-shot AF at Room Temperature, ISO 100, Brightness Metering Range EV 1 - 20 at Room Temperature, ISO 100 | - | Detection Range 1 to +19 EV ISO 100, 20 degree C | - |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Focus Points | 9 Points Cross Type AF Sensitive to f/5.6 with Center AF Point | 1000 11-Point AF System | 11 Focus Points | - |
| Metering Modes | 63 Zone TTL Full-aperture Metering, Evaluative Metering Linked to All AF Points, Partial Metering 10% of Viewfinder at Center, Center Weighted Average Metering | Matrix | - | - |
| White Balancing | Auto, Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom White Balance Correction and White Balance Bracketing Possible | Modes Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 Types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine-tuning | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine Tuning | - |
| Other Focus Features | AF Operation One-shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, AF Assist Beam Small Series of Flashes Fired by Built-in Flash, Focusing Methods Contrast Detection FlexiZone Single, Face Detection Live Mode, Phase-difference Detection Quick Mode, Manual Focus 5x / 10x Magnification Possible, Zoom Magnification 1.5x - 10x | Frame Coverage Approx 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII Screen, Autofocus Support Autofocus is Available with AF-P and Type E and G AF-S Lenses, Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 Lens, 20 DegreeC) Matrix or Center-weighted Metering - 0 to 20 EV Spot Metering - 2 to 20 EV, Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 Autofocus Sensor Module with TTL Phase Detection, 11 Focus Points (Including One Cross-type Sensor), and AF-assist Illuminator (Range Approx 0.5 to 3 m), Detection Range - 1 to + 19 EV (ISO 100, 20 DegreeC), Focus Point 11 Can be Selected from 11 Focus Points, AF-area Mode Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 Points), Focus Lock Focus Can be Locked by Pressing Shutter-release Button Halfway (Single-servo AF) or by Pressing AE-L/AF-L Button, AF-area Mode Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF, Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Anywhere in Frame | AF-area Mode Single Point AF, Dynamic Area AF, Auto Area AF, 3D-tracking 11 Points, Focus Lock Focus can be Locked by Pressing Shutter Release Button Halfway Single Servo AF or By Pressing AE-L / AF-L Button, Face Priority AF, Wide Area AF, Normal Area AF, Subject Tracking AF, Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Anywhere in Frame Camera Selects Focus Point Automatically when Face-priority AF or Subject Tracking AF is Selected | - |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 or 1/2 Stop Increments +/- 5 EV Manual, 1/3 or 1/2 Stop Increments +/- 2 AEB, 1/3 Stop Increments +/- 3 Stops Increments +/- Stops Still Photos | - | Can be Adjusted by 5 to +5 EV in Steps of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene and Night Vision Modes | - |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | - | - |
| Other Exposure Features | Exposure Control Program AE Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Exposure | Auto Modes (Auto, Flash off), Programmed Auto with Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Metering Method Matrix Metering - 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle (About 2.5% of Frame) Centered on Selected Focus Point, Exposure Meter Coupling CPU, Exposure Compensation Can be Adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in Increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision Modes, ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1 EV Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Available | Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L / AF-L Button, Metering TTL Exposure Metering Using Main Image Sensor, Exposure Modes Auto Modes Auto Auto, Flash Off, Programmed Auto with Flexible Program P, Shutter-priority Auto S, Aperture-priority Auto A, Manual M, Special Effects Modes Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, Exposure Meter Coupling CPU, Exposure Modes Auto Modes Auto Auto, Flash Off, Programmed Auto with Flexible Program P, Shutter-priority Auto S, Aperture-priority Auto A, Manual M, Special Effects Modes Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | - |
| Exposure Mode | - | - | Manual, Automatic | - |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, Focal-plane Shutter | Electronically-controlled Vertical-travel Focal-plane Shutter | Electronically-controlled Vertical-travel Focal-plane Shutter | - |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Yes, 3.0 Shots/sec | 5fps shooting | - | - |
| Other Shutter Features | - | Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time | X=1/200 sec Synchronizes with Shutter at 1/200 sec or Slower, Frame Advance Rate Upto 5 fps Frame Rates Assume Manual Focus, Manual or Shutter-priority Auto Exposure, A Shutter Speed of 1/250 sec or Faster and Other Settings at Default Values, Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec in Steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time | - |
| Release Modes | - | - | Single Frame, Continuous, Q Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer, Remote | - |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, Retractable, Auto Pop-up Flash | Yes | Yes | - |
| External Flash | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Flash Modes | Auto | - | Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear Curtain with Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Off | - |
| Other Flash Features | FE Lock | Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to Approx 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Flash Sync Speed X=1/200 s, Synchronizes with Shutter at 1/200 s or Slower, Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Close Up, Night Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up P, S, A, M Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Flashes After Flash is Fired at Full Output | Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up P, S, A, M Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Guide Number 7/22, 8/26 with Manual Flash m/ft, ISO 100, 20 degree C, Flash Ready Indicator Lights when Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Flashes After Flash is Fired at Full Output | - |
| Flash Compensation | - | Can be Adjusted by - 3 to + 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in Steps of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M and Scene Modes | - |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | NEF (RAW) 12 bit, Compressed JPEG JPEG-baseline Compliant with Fine (Approx 14), Normal (Approx 18), or Basic (Approx 116) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats | NEF RAW 12 bit, Compressed JPEG JPEG Baseline Compliant with Fine 14, Normal 18, Basic 116 Compression NEF RAW + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in Both NEF RAW and JPEG Formats | JPEG, RAW 14-bit Canon original |
| Aspect Ratio | 32, 43, 169, 11 | - | - | - |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | - | - | - |
| Red Eye Reduction | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Other Image Features | - | Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p) | Image Size Pixels 6000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S, Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail 4, 9 or 72 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters, Range Line of Sight 10 m without Interference, Range May Vary with Signal Strength and Presence or Absence of Obstacles, | - |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Other Display Features | Feature Guide Displayable, Two Grid Display, Playback Image Display Formats Basic Info, Basic Info + Image Quality / Playback Number, Shooting Info, Display, Histogram, Image Index 4 / 9, Slide Show All Images, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Rating, Five Transition Effects Selectable, Background Music Selectable for Slide Shows and Movie Playback | Monitor Size 7.5 cm Diagonal, Monitor Type TFT LCD with 170Degree viewing Angle, Approx 100% Frame Coverage and Brightness Adjustment, Monitor Resolution Approx 921 k-dot (VGA), Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 Images or Calendar) Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Playback Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating, and Image Comment (Up to 36 Characters) | Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, 100% Frame Coverage and Brightness Adjustment, Image Resolution Display 921,000 dots VGA | - |
| Display Type | - | TFT | TFT LCD | TFT |
| Touch Screen | - | No | No | No |
| LCD Display | - | Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p) | Image Size Pixels 6000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S, Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail 4, 9 or 72 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters, Range Line of Sight 10 m without Interference, Range May Vary with Signal Strength and Presence or Absence of Obstacles, | - |
| Display Resolution | - | - | 921000 dots | - |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| HDMI | - | - | Image Size Pixels 6000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S, Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail 4, 9 or 72 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters, Range Line of Sight 10 m without Interference, Range May Vary with Signal Strength and Presence or Absence of Obstacles, | - |
| GPS | - | - | - | No |
| storage and power features |
| Power Requirement | DC 7.4 V Battery | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Number of Batteries | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Other Storage Features | Eye-fi Card Compatible | - | - | - |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Built-in Monaural Microphone | - |
| Speaker | Built-in Speaker | - | - | - |
| Video Resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Format | DCF 2.0,Recording MOV, Movie MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 | - | MOV | - |
| Audio Features | - | Audio Recording Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in Monaural Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable | Audio Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in Monaural Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable | - |
| Video Features | - | Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Selected Picture Control Can be Modified, Media SD, SDHC (UHS-I Compliant), SDXC (UHS-I Compliant), Approximate Frame Advance Rate Up to 5 fps Note - Frame Rates Assume Manual Focus, Manual or Shutter-priority Auto Exposure, A Shutter Speed of 1/250 s or Faster, and Other Settings at Default Values, Active D-lighting On, Off, Sync Terminal AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (Available Separately), File Format MOV, Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | Video Compression H.264 / MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | - |
| Video Quality | - | - | Full HD | Full HD |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome | - | - | - |
| HD Support | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Scene Modes | - | - | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait | - |