Canon 5D MIII vs Canon SL2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon SL2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SL2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was released 6 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D MIII scores versus the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Canon SL2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the SL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and SL2 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and SL2.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SL2 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.