The optical viewfinder gives you readings for exposure, ISO, shutter seed and aperture, all of which are legible in sunlight. All the buttons are in comfortable positions, which makes it easy to change settings while shooting. There's a rotary dial just in front of the shutter release button for cycling between settings, pictures, etc. The dial has a rough texture on the side making it easy to switch modes even with wet or greasy fingers. On the top, we have a microphone, a pop-up flash along with a standard hotshoe mount for an external flash, and the PASM mode dial. Canon has also added a Wi-Fi signal LED which flashes when the camera is connected to a smartphone. There's a dedicated button just near the optical viewfinder for switching to live view. These also double up as navigation buttons for the menu system. All the buttons are placed to the right of the LCD, and include shortcuts for ISO, drive mode, white balance, and autofocus. On the left, the 1300D has an input for a wired remote, a Mini-USB port, and an Mini-HDMI port. The body of the EOS 1300D is a bit lighter at 440g and a bit more compact than the EOS 1200D, which is only really noticeable when you compare them side by side. Fit and finish are fairly good, although the quality of the plastics suggest that this device was made with a tight budget in mind. There's rubber padding where your fingers and thumb would go, which makes it easy to shoot with one hand. The body is built entirely of plastic with a matte texture which is good for grip and is somewhat resistant to scratches. So, is it going to become the new go-to camera at the entry level? Let's find out.Ĭanon hasn't strayed too far from its current formula, and the EOS 1300D looks virtually identical to its sibling. The new EOS 1300D adds Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities, among other minor changes in order to make it more modern and enticing for first-time buyers. Today, we'll be reviewing its successor, the EOS 1300D, which was launched recently in India for roughly the same price as the outgoing model. Canon's EOS 1200D was the talk of the town when it launched two years ago, and it continues to be quite popular with first-timers, mostly due to the company's aggressive marketing campaigns.