Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon 60Da and Canon 1200D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 60Da has external dimensions of 145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11″) and weighs 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1200D has external dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07″) and weighs 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon 60Da and the Canon 1200D. Canon 1200D is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Canon 60Da.
Comparison image of the Canon 60Da and the Canon 1200D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon 60Da and Canon 1200D.
Comparison image of the Canon 60Da and the Canon 1200D Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 60Da and Canon 1200D.
Top View Comparison image of the Canon 60Da and the Canon 1200D Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon 1200D is significantly lighter (275g ) than the Canon 60Da which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 60Da and Canon 1200D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the 60Da has a big advantage over the 1200D which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon 60Da and Canon 1200D's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon 60Da sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Canon 1200D's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to 60Da.
