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Canon R50 vs Canon SL3

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
Portability
71 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
74

Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
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
  • Released April 2019
  • Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Old Model is Canon SL2
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Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R50 vs Canon SL3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was unveiled 3 years after the SL3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R50 matches up versus the SL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon SL3

					

					

						
 R50 SL3 
ReleasedFebruary 2023April 2019More modern by 47 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 SL3 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Canon SL3

					

					

						
 R50 SL3 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon SL3 has dimensions 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 differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R50 vs the SL3.
Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and SL3 is 75 and 71 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and SL3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age  of the products into consideration. The younger R50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

						Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Canon SL3 Portrait photography features
83
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
80
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography details
Canon SL3 Street photography details
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
69
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Canon SL3 Travel photography highlights
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
82
 better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
80
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (1,070 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Canon SL3
77
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
75
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Canon SL3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Canon SL3
 Canon EOS R50Canon EOS Rebel SL3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Also called - EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2023-02-08 2019-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 9
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 37 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 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 0.59x 0.54x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 449 gr (0.99 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 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 370 pictures 1070 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail price $679 $599