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Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
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Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 1100D versus Canon SL2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and SL2 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was launched 7 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1100D matches up vs the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon SL2

 1100D SL2 

Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 1100D

 SL2 1100D 
LaunchedJune 2017April 2011Newer by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon SL2

 1100D SL2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1100D versus Canon SL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1100D compared to the SL2.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and SL2 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and SL2.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SL2 to give more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Canon SL2
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography features
Canon SL2 Street photography features
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography information
Canon SL2 Sports photography information
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (700 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
69
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (650 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography highlights
Canon SL2 Travel photography highlights
53
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
82
good battery power (650 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1100D
Vlogging with Canon SL2
22
includes face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Canon SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Canon SL2
 Canon EOS 1100DCanon EOS Rebel SL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 EOS 200D / Kiss X9
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2017-06-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 surface area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.54x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m 9.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.4
DXO Low light score 755 1041
Other
Battery life 700 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $699