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Canon R5 vs Canon SL3

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Additionally Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
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Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon R5 versus Canon SL3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SL3 (24MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and SL3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The R5 was announced 16 months later than the SL3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R5 scores vs the SL3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon SL3

 R5 SL3 
IntroducedJuly 2020April 2019More recent by 16 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon R5

 SL3 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Canon SL3

 R5 SL3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 offers outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SL3 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R5 versus the SL3.

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and SL3 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and SL3.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R5 will give you extra detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SL3 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
MP count great (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography factors
Canon SL3 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
70
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,070 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography info
Canon SL3 Travel photography info
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count great (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
82
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography information
Canon SL3 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (320 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging highlights
Canon SL3 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
includes microphone jack
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Canon SL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Canon SL3
 Canon EOS R5Canon EOS Rebel SL3
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Also Known as - EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-07-09 2019-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 9
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 17 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.54x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 pounds) 449 gr (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 1070 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $3,899 $599