Canon M5 vs Canon SL3
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84 Overall
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Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Announced September 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Released April 2019
- Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
- Previous Model is Canon SL2

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon M5 vs Canon SL3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M5 grades against the SL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The full galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Canon SL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Canon SL3
M5 | SL3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon M5
SL3 | M5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | April 2019 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Canon SL3
M5 | SL3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).
Examine the Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 against the SL3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and SL3 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and SL3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Also called | - | EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-09-15 | 2019-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 7 | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.54x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) | 449 grams (0.99 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | 1070 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $680 | $599 |