Canon 400D vs Canon SL2

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 400D and Canon SL2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and SL2 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 11 years before the SL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 400D scores versus the SL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D & Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The entire galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery & Canon SL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Canon SL2 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon 400D and Canon SL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 400D compared to the SL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and SL2 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and SL2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SL2 to render greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 400D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.