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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 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
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 1000D and Canon SL3, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and SL3 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was unveiled 11 years earlier than the SL3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1000D matches up versus the SL3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon SL3

 1000D SL3 

Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon 1000D

 SL3 1000D 
AnnouncedApril 2019July 2008Fresher by 130 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon SL3

 1000D SL3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D offers outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1000D compared to the SL3.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and SL3 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and SL3.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SL3 to show extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 1000D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Street photography camera
Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Canon SL3
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,070 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography details
Canon SL3 Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
82
good battery life (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography highlights
Canon SL3 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,070 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1000D vs Canon SL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Canon SL3
 Canon EOS 1000DCanon EOS Rebel SL3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-07-22 2019-04-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.54x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 grams (1.11 lbs) 449 grams (0.99 lbs)
Physical 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 score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 1070 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $599