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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Key Specs

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
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon 77D
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the T6s (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was launched 4 years later than the T6s and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL3 matches up versus the T6s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon T6s

 SL3 T6s 
IntroducedApril 2019February 2015Fresher by 51 months

Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Canon SL3

 T6s SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Canon T6s

 SL3 T6s 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 enjoys physical measurements 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 T6s has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL3 and the T6s.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and T6s is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and T6s.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SL3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography highlights
Canon T6s Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Canon T6s
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
70
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Canon T6s
82
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Canon T6s
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging details
Canon T6s Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T6s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Canon T6s
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Canon EOS Rebel T6s
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Also called as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2015-02-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 915
Other
Battery life 1070 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $849