Canon SL3 vs Canon SX200 IS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SL3 vs Canon SX200 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and SX200 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL3 was introduced 10 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL3 grades vs the SX200 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL3 Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need 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") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL3 and the SX200 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and SX200 IS is 71 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and SX200 IS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SL3 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SL3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.