Canon 500D vs Canon SL3

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 500D versus Canon SL3, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and SL3 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 500D was introduced 10 years earlier than the SL3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 500D scores against the SL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D & Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery & Canon SL3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 500D has got outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Canon SL3 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 500D compared to the SL3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and SL3 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and SL3.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SL3 to offer you more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 500D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.