Canon R6 vs Canon SL2

Here, we are contrasting the Canon R6 vs Canon SL2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and SL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was released 3 years after the SL2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R6 matches up versus the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 & Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Canon SL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 features external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 vs the SL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and SL2 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and SL2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.