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Canon M50 vs Canon SL3

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
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Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon M50 vs Canon SL3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was revealed 13 months prior to the SL3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M50 scores against the SL3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon SL3

 M50 SL3 

Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon M50

 SL3 M50 
AnnouncedApril 2019February 2018More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon SL3

 M50 SL3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M50 compared to the SL3.

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 size comparison

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

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and SL3.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography details
Canon SL3 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography features
Canon SL3 Street photography features
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography details
Canon SL3 Sports photography details
75
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (235 per charge)
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,070 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography features
Canon SL3 Travel photography features
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (235 shots)
82
good battery life (1,070 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography info
Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (235 shots)
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,070 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging information
Canon SL3 Vlogging information
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon SL3
 Canon EOS M50Canon EOS Rebel SL3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Also called - EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2019-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 9
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 23 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.54x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 449 gr (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 1070 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $779 $599