Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1EOS Rebel SL3
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$599 (body only), $749 (w/18-55mm F4-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions5184 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.54x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Flash Range9.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      Manual AE lock
      In the P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Possible with all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      DxO Low Light ISO843
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps
      640 x 480 @ 59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RC-6 via wired or wireless remote or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 6.6 x 5.9"
      Package Weight2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E17
      Battery Life380 shots1070 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionChassis: Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Exterior: Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre and special conductive fibre
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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