Canon 5D MII vs Canon SL2

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MII vs Canon SL2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is pretty close but the 5D MII (Full frame) and SL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MII was unveiled 9 years prior to the SL2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D MII scores vs the SL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Canon SL2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Canon SL2 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D MII and the SL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and SL2 is 56 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and SL2.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL2 will result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.