Canon SL3 vs Canon XC10

Lets look closer at the Canon SL3 and Canon XC10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and XC10 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL3 was revealed 4 years later than the XC10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL3 grades against the XC10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Canon XC10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SL3 Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

See the Canon SL3 and Canon XC10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL3 against the XC10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and XC10 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and XC10.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL3 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SL3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.