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Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL3 was introduced 9 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL3 grades versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony S2000

 SL3 S2000 
IntroducedApril 2019January 2010More modern by 113 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SL3

 S2000 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony S2000

 SL3 S2000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL3 vs the S2000.

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and S2000 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and S2000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SL3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
70
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
82
better than average battery life (1,070 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,070 shots)
does not have image stabilization
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Sony S2000
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SL3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony S2000
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-04-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $225