Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL3EOS Rebel SL2
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel SL1
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL3
      MSRP$599 (body only), $749 (w/18-55mm F4-5.6 lens)$549 (body only), $699 (w/18-55mm F4-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV-2 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 ScreenFixedFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT 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 SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.54x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically-controlled focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 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 SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Flash Range9.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-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 supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+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 ±3 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
      Auto 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 SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      DxO Low Light ISO1041
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.4
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      MOV for Time-lapse
      Audio File FormatAACLPCM, AAC
      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]
      MP4/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.9750/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [4 to 26 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [3 to 9 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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 SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      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 MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via wired or wireless remote or smartphone via wireless remote or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      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 SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Dimensions122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76")122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 6.6 x 5.9"8.8 x 6.65 x 5.9"
      Package Weight2 lb2.57 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E17
      Battery Life1070 shots650 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 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


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