Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SL2 and Canon SL3, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL2 was introduced 21 months before the SL3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL2 matches up against the SL3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery & Canon SL3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 vs the SL3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and SL3 is 71 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SL3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.