Canon
EOS R100
Entry-level 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with a small body, EVF, and simple stills-first feature set.
$479
Launch priceReleased May 2023
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 R100 is 4.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R100
Wins
EOS Rebel SL3
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R100 has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 1053)
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 24 fps)
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- BEOS Rebel SL3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 430 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS R100
116 × 86 × 69 mm
356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 × 70 mm
449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)
EOS R100 is 6mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than EOS Rebel SL3.
EOS R100 is 93 g lighter than EOS Rebel SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R100 · 70mm EOS Rebel SL3
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS Rebel SL3
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R100
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS Rebel SL3: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 R100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
3975 vs 1053 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
6.5 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Weight
356 g vs 449 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel SL3
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 24 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 6 frames
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R100
Pros
- ✓Very low entry price for Canon RF
- ✓Compact and lightweight body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Good image quality for beginners
Cons
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Older DIGIC 8 processor
- –4K video is cropped and limited
- –No in-body stabilization
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?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R100 or EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS Rebel SL3 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R100 — 449g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R100 and EOS Rebel SL3?
Both cameras share the same 24.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS R100 and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R100 does not have IBIS, while EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R100 or the EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R100 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R100 and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R100 weighs 356 g and EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g, so the EOS R100 is 93 g lighter.
Do the EOS R100 and EOS Rebel SL3 record 4K video?
EOS R100: 4K up to 24p. EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R100 and EOS Rebel SL3 weather sealed?
EOS R100: No. EOS Rebel SL3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 430 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R100 and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel SL3, giving the EOS Rebel SL3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R100 launched at $479 and EOS Rebel SL3 at $549. The EOS R100 is $70 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.