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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SL3 and Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the T6i (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was brought out 4 years later than the T6i and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL3 matches up against the T6i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon T6i

 SL3 T6i 
RevealedApril 2019February 2015More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon SL3

 T6i SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Canon T6i

 SL3 T6i 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Canon T6i has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL3 versus the T6i.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and T6i is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and T6i.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SL3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL3
Portrait photography with Canon T6i
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Canon T6i Street photography factors
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography highlights
Canon T6i Sports photography highlights
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography information
Canon T6i Travel photography information
82
better than average battery power (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography advice
Canon T6i Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,070 shots)
lack of image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging details
Canon T6i Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Canon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points 1 19
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 grams (0.99 pounds) 555 grams (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 1070 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $749