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Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS 100D

Canon EOS Rebel SL2

Canon EOS Rebel SL2

EOS 200D / Kiss X9

Camera summary

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 29, 2017. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 100D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 100D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS Rebel SL3, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS Rebel SL3

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its unique cross-type point. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E17

The battery of this camera can last up to 650 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Canon EOS 100D

Canon EOS 100D

EOS Rebel SL1

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 100D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on July 26, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS Rebel SL2, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS Rebel SL2

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its unique cross-type point. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264, Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E12

The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included LP-E12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points 1 1
Number of focus points 9 9

Connectivity

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 23.6 21.8
DXO dynamic range 13.4 11.3
DXO low light ISO 1041.0 843.0
DXO overall score 79.0 63.0

Exposure mode

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
Yes
Yes
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
AKA EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EOS Rebel SL1
announced June 29, 2017 July 26, 2013
Body type Compact SLR Compact SLR
brand Canon Canon
msrp $594.95 $265.99
model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Predecessor model Canon EOS 100D
Successor model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel SL2

Lense

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Focal length multiplier 1.6x 1.6x
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 333 333

Other features

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
GPS - Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10))
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 9.40 m
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Battery life 650 shots 380 shots
Battery model LP-E17 LP-E12
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm 117 x 91 x 69mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 453 grs 407 grs

Screen

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor resolution 24 18
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)

Viewfinder

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 100D
viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder