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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Updated by Canon 1100D
Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 1000D versus Canon SL2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and SL2 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1000D was released 10 years prior to the SL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1000D grades vs the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon SL2

 1000D SL2 

Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 1000D

 SL2 1000D 
ReleasedJune 2017July 2008More modern by 108 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon SL2

 1000D SL2 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D enjoys outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Canon SL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1000D vs the SL2.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and SL2 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and SL2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SL2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography factors
Canon SL2 Portrait photography factors
59
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Canon SL2
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography information
Canon SL2 Sports photography information
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Canon SL2 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
81
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography details
Canon SL2 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging info
Canon SL2 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Canon SL2
 Canon EOS 1000DCanon EOS Rebel SL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital EOS 200D / Kiss X9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-07-22 2017-06-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 9
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.54x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 9.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 13.4
DXO Low light rating 719 1041
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 650 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $699