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Canon 600D vs Canon SL2

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Previous Model is Canon 550D
  • Successor is Canon 650D
Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Older Model is Canon 100D
  • Replacement is Canon SL3
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Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 600D and Canon SL2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and SL2 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 600D was manufactured 7 years prior to the SL2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 600D grades versus the SL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon SL2

 600D SL2 

Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 600D

 SL2 600D 
IntroducedJune 2017March 2011Fresher by 76 months
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Common features in the Canon 600D and Canon SL2

 600D SL2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 600D has external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon 600D and Canon SL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 600D against the SL2.

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and SL2 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and SL2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SL2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 600D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography advice
Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D as a Street photography camera
Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 600D
Sports photography with Canon SL2
54
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
69
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (650 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography advice
Canon SL2 Travel photography advice
62
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (440 per charge)
82
great battery life (650 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography information
Canon SL2 Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging information
Canon SL2 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 600D vs Canon SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Canon SL2
 Canon EOS 600DCanon EOS Rebel SL2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 600D Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 EOS 200D / Kiss X9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-03-31 2017-06-29
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.54x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 9.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 793 1041
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 650 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $699