Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
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 R5 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
EOS Rebel SL3
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 6 frames)
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 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 R5 is 16mm wider, 5mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS Rebel SL3.
EOS R5 is 289 g heavier than EOS Rebel SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 70mm EOS Rebel SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 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 R5
139 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS Rebel SL3
122 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS Rebel SL3
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5
✓ 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 R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel SL3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Weight
449 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
EOS Rebel SL3
Pros
- ✓Lightest DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel live view AF
- ✓Vari-angle screen
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No 4K 60p
- –Single card slot
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R5 or EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS Rebel SL3 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and EOS Rebel SL3 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS Rebel SL3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and EOS Rebel SL3?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g, so the EOS Rebel SL3 is 289 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS Rebel SL3 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 and EOS Rebel SL3 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. EOS Rebel SL3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel SL3, giving the EOS Rebel SL3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and EOS Rebel SL3 at $549. The EOS Rebel SL3 is $3,350 less.
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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.