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With the introduction of the 200D, Canon now has a very strong line-up for the beginner photographer. Those new to DSLR photography have lots of choice in the current line-up. If the photography world is a little alien, looking at a list of specs can be bewildering. To help you out, we\u2019ve taken a look at four of Canon\u2019s entry-level models.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cameras in this round-up are the brand new EOS 200D, its predecessor, the EOS 100D, Canon\u2019s cheapest DSLR model, the EOS 1300D and last year\u2019s 750D, which is designed to be a step-up camera, but is actually currently cheaper than the 200D. None of the cameras in this round-up cost more than \u00a3700 to buy (and that includes a kit lens).<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Sensor<\/span><\/h2>\n\"Canon\n

As we would expect for entry-level cameras, all of the models here have APS-C sized sensors. That\u2019s smaller than the full-frame sensor that most professional cameras have, but much bigger than the sensor you\u2019ll find in a smartphone, or an average compact camera. That means these cameras are well-equipped when it comes to low-light shooting, as well as creating that shallow depth of field effect which is associated with DSLR photography. <\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of resolution, both the 200D and the 750D offer 24.2 megapixels, which is more than the 18 megapixels offered by the 100D and the 1300D.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Autofocus<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

There\u2019s a very clear winner in this category, and that\u2019s the 750D. While the 200D, 100D and the 1300D have a 9-point AF system, the 750D boasts 19 AF points, giving you a better spread across the frame. Not only that, but all of the 750D\u2019s focus points are the more sensitive cross-type, making them better able to acquire focus in darker conditions. Only the central point of the other three cameras is as sensitive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Low light (sensitivity)<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

When you\u2019re shooting in darker conditions, you\u2019ll need to up the ISO speed on your camera. Generally speaking, the higher you go, the lower quality your images will be. It helps if you use what\u2019s known as a \u201cnative\u201d sensitivity, rather than expanded setting. The EOS 200D has the best\u00a0 <\/span>native sensitivity of the bunch, ranging from ISO 100 – 25600. Not only that, but it has the latest and newest processor on board, which should help with image noise reduction when using higher settings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Viewfinder<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

All of these cameras use an optical viewfinder, so it\u2019s pretty much a straight-up tie between every model. All offer 95% coverage, which means a tiny fraction of what is captured by the sensor won\u2019t be displayed in the viewfinder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Screen<\/span><\/h2>\n\"Canon\n

When it comes to the screen, we see a few more differences between the models. The EOS 200D is the smallest DSLR camera in the world to feature a fully articulating touch-sensitive screen. The 750D also has a similar screen, but the overall camera is larger. Meanwhile, the 100D and the 1300D both have fixed screens, with the 100D also being touch-sensitive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Design<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

If you like your cameras small and dinky, then it would make sense to go for either the 200D or the 100D. The 200D is a little bit bigger than the 100D, but as already mentioned, it features a fully articulating screen. That said, it\u2019s also true that even though these cameras are small, they\u2019re still not exactly pocket friendly so you\u2019re going to need a bag to accommodate them. Both the 750D and the 1300D are roughly the same size. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Fast shooting<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

If you want to shoot quick moving subjects such as sports, wildlife, or even just a particularly erratic child, then go for a camera which offers a fast frame rate – often referred to as fps (frames per second). The best cameras of these models is the EOS 200D and the 750D, both of which offer 5fps shooting. Although it\u2019s quite a modest frame rate, it should still allow you to capture some reasonably predictably moving action. The 750D, with its greater AF system is also best placed for tracking a subject. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Connectivity<\/span><\/h2>\n\"Canon\n

Once you start to master your DSLR, you\u2019ll no doubt want to share your shots with the wider world. The EOS 200D has Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity on board to help you quickly transfer your shots to your phone for quick sharing (and also remote control of your camera). The 1300D and the 750D have NFC and Wi-Fi too, but the 100D has no connectivity options at all. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Video<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

None of the cameras here offer 4K video as standard, but the 200D has it available for creating time-lapse videos. It also has the best Full HD offering, with frame rates up to 60p available. All of the other cameras offer Full HD at frame rates up to 30p. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Price<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

As the newest model available, the 200D is unsurprisingly the most expensive. It\u2019s set to retail for around \u00a3679, including a kit lens. Meanwhile, the cheapest is the EOS 1300D, which is available at the bargain price of just \u00a3299 (including lens). The lowest price doesn\u2019t always necessarily equate to best value for money though. It is arguably the 750D, with its better range of specifications which represents the better value – you can buy one for around \u00a3599 with a kit lens. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best Canon camera for beginners: Verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

As is often the case, think about what you\u2019re likely to be shooting with your camera, and your\u00a0budget. If you\u2019re somebody who likes to shoot a bit of everything, the 750D is an excellent choice.\u00a0It offers a high resolution sensor, fully articulating screen and the most advanced AF system of the models in this round-up. <\/span><\/p>\n

The 200D isn\u2019t too far behind, but you are in-effect paying for miniaturisation as it is more expensive than the 750D. That said, for the extra cash you also get a better processor and the addition of Bluetooth connectivity. The 1300D is an excellent choice for those on a budget, especially if you\u2019re likely to mainly be shooting static subjects in good light (landscapes, portraits etc).<\/span><\/p>\n

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