Canon
EOS 200D
World's lightest APS-C DSLR (Rebel SL2) with Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and beginner-friendly design.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Canon
EOS Rebel SL3
World's lightest DSLR with 24MP APS-C, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and vari-angle touchscreen.
$549
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
EOS Rebel SL3 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 200D
Wins
EOS Rebel SL3
12 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS 200D has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 6 frames)
- AEOS 200D has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS 200D has higher Battery life (CIPA) (650 shots vs 640 shots)
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has lower Weight (449 g vs 453 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 200D
122 × 93 × 70 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 × 70 mm
449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)
EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3 share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS 200D is 4 g heavier than EOS Rebel SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS 200D · 70mm EOS Rebel SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 200D
122 × 93 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 200D
122 × 70 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 200D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS Rebel SL3
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 200D
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only EOS 200D supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
650 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel SL3
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
Weight
449 g vs 453 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 5 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 200D
Pros
- ✓Very light DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by SL3/250D
EOS Rebel SL3
Pros
- ✓Lightest DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel live view AF
- ✓Vari-angle screen
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No 4K 60p
- –Single card slot
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3 at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 200D or EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS 200D scores 5.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS Rebel SL3 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS 200D is 24.2 MP and EOS Rebel SL3 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS 200D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS 200D does not have IBIS, while EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 200D or the EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS 200D reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS 200D weighs 453 g and EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g, so the EOS Rebel SL3 is 4 g lighter.
Do the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3 record 4K video?
EOS 200D: 4K up to 60p. EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 200D and EOS Rebel SL3 weather sealed?
EOS 200D: No. EOS Rebel SL3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 650 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 200D and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel SL3, giving the EOS 200D the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $549.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.