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Canon SL3 vs Canon T7

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is EOS 2000D
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SL3 vs Canon T7, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the T7 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 14 months later than the T7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL3 scores vs the T7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon T7

 SL3 T7 
ReleasedApril 2019February 2018Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon SL3

 T7 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Canon T7

 SL3 T7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Canon T7 has sizing of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs).

Compare the Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL3 compared to the T7.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and T7 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and T7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SL3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography highlights
Canon T7 Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography details
Canon T7 Sports photography details
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (1,070 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
62
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography info
Canon T7 Travel photography info
82
great battery life (1,070 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
56
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Canon T7
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
28
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Canon T7
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Canon EOS Rebel T7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel T7
Also called as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 EOS 2000D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-04-10 2018-02-26
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Digic 4+
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 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 grams (0.99 pounds) 475 grams (1.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1009
Other
Battery life 1070 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $390