Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SL3

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SL3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SL3 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SL3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 3 years prior to the SL3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the SL3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon SL3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SL3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV and the SL3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and SL3 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and SL3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.