Canon M50 II vs Canon SL3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M50 II versus Canon SL3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 19 months after the SL3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 II scores against the SL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Canon SL3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 II and the SL3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and SL3 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and SL3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.