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Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS 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
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SL3 and Canon SX210 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and SX210 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SL3 was introduced 8 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL3 scores vs the SX210 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SL3 SX210 IS 
ReleasedApril 2019June 2010Fresher by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SL3

 SX210 IS SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Canon SX210 IS

 SL3 SX210 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL3 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SL3 versus the SX210 IS.

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and SX210 IS is 71 and 90 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL3 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SL3 will produce greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SL3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography details
Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
69
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography details
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
81
great battery pack (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (220g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,070 shots)
does not have image stabilization
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging factors
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SL3 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-04-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.99 pounds) 220 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $226