Canon M50 vs Canon SL3
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Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Canon SL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon SL3
M50 | SL3 |
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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon M50
SL3 | M50 | |||
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Announced | April 2019 | ![]() | February 2018 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon SL3
M50 | SL3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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).
Check out the Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Canon SL3 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | |
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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 |