Canon 60Da vs Canon SL2

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 60Da and Canon SL2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and SL2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60Da was launched 6 years earlier than the SL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 60Da matches up against the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Canon SL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da features external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon SL2 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 60Da vs the SL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and SL2 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and SL2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SL2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 60Da is going to be behind in sensor innovation.