Canon EOS Rebel SL1

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    Highlights

    • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) DSLR camera with 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS Rebel SL series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS Rebel SL series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel SL3
    Compare
    		April
    2019    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel SL2
    Compare
    		June
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel SL1 July
    2013    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs EOS Rebel SL2 vs EOS Rebel SL1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 63

    Successor

    In 2017 Canon EOS Rebel SL1 was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel SL2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL1
    Cheaper $549 (body only), $699 (w/18-55mm F4-5.6 lens) vs $799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 18.0 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5184 x 3456
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Lower Min AF Detection -2 EV vs -0.5 EV
    Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Average Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1041 vs 843
    Higher DxO Color Depth 23.6 vs 21.8
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 vs 11.3
    Higher DxO Overall Score 79 vs 63
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Longer Battery Life 650 shots vs 380 shots
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL1
    Lower Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.54x vs 0.55x
    Heavier 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) vs 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs EOS Rebel SL2.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.87x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS Rebel SL1's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS Rebel SL1.

    Canon Rebel T1i
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    APS-C

    15.1 MP

    Canon Rebel SL2
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon D5300
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel SL3
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Nikon D40X
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    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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    Medium Format

    102 MP

    Canon Rebel
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Nikon D70
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Pentax K-5 IIs
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Panasonic GX7
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16 MP

    Canon 30D
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    APS-C

    8.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and from -0.5 to +18 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Flash

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.40 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has dimensions of 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72"). It weighs 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    117 mm (4.61")

    91 mm (3.58")

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    69 mm (2.72")

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    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 dimensions

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
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    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
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    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

    Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and give score of 66 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
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    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 67 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 63

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 55 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
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    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    86

    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 86 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    81

    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 81 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    75

    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Canon EOS Rebel SL1 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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