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Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SL2 and SL3, two Entry-Level DSLR cameras by Canon. Canon SL2 was introduced to market in June 2017 and Canon SL3 was launched in April 2019. There is 21 months difference between SL2 and SL3 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SL3, especially in sensor tech.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Out of 81 cameras in this class, Canon SL2 is ranked #7 with an overall score of 72 and Canon SL3 is ranked #4 with an overall score of 73.

SL2 and SL3 are members of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon Rebel Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Canon T8i
  
2020 24.0MP - APS-C 7.5 fps 131 x 103 x 76mm 515g
Canon SL3
2019 24.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 122 x 93 x 70mm 449g
Canon 4000D
  
2018 18.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 102 x 77mm 436g
Canon T7
  
2018 24.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 101 x 78mm 475g
Canon SL2
2017 24.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 122 x 93 x 70mm 453g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-06-29
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 453g. 122 x 93 x 70 mm
  • Also known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced Canon EOS 100D Compare

Canon SL3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-04-10
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 449g. 122 x 93 x 70 mm
  • Also known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL2 over Canon EOS Rebel SL3
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL3 over Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Battery Life
1070 shots vs 650 shots 420 more frames with a single charge
Weight
449 g vs 453 g 4 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Max Video Bit rate
120mbps vs 60mbps Higher bit rate for better video quality
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Optical Viewfinder Type
Pentamirror vs Pentamirror not as bright as Pentaprism Viewfinders
Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SL2 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76″) and weighs 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) (including batteries). Canon SL3 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76″) and weighs 449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3. In this case, we can see that Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3.

Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3.
Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SL3 is 4g lighter than the Canon SL2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 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.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) nor Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SL2 and Canon SL3's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.
Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the SL2 and SL3 sensor size comparison.

Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 Cameras


Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 333 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 113 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF/EF-S mount.

Lens Type # of Canon SL2 Lenses # of Canon SL3 Lenses
Standard Zoom 40 40
Standard Prime 21 21
Wideangle Zoom 37 37
Wideangle Prime 51 51
Telephoto Zoom 59 59
Telephoto Prime 44 44
SuperZoom 28 28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 7 7
Macro Prime 28 28
Perspective Control Prime 16 16
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 333 333

Here are some of the most popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for SL2 and SL3
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
35mm FF 480gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM Lens Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM
35mm FF 1385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM
35mm FF 1490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II
35mm FF 250gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III
35mm FF 175gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SL2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SL3 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon SL2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SL3 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon SL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon SL3 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1 Cross Type Focus sensors
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1 Cross Type Focus sensors
Good Battery Life: 1070 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Canon SL2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SL3 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Large Body
453g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Large Body
449g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details

Canon SL2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SL3 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SL2 and Canon SL3, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SL2 and Canon SL3 scores compare:

Canon SL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 79 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #137 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Canon SL3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 79 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #121 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon SL3 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SL2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2017-06-29 2019-04-10
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 332.27mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses 333 333
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.54x 0.54x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) n/a
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 453g 449g
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm 122 x 93 x 70mm
Battery Life 650 shots 1070 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 79 not tested
DxO Color Depth 23.6 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1041 not tested
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