Canon R vs Canon SL3

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon R and Canon SL3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and SL3 (24MP) and the R (Full frame) and SL3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was introduced 7 months earlier than the SL3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the R matches up versus the SL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Canon SL3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon R offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SL3 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R compared to the SL3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and SL3 is 62 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and SL3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged R will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.