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
Canon
EOS Rebel T8i
Popular entry APS-C DSLR (850D) with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and 4K video.
$749
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
EOS Rebel T8i is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS Rebel SL3
Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
14 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS Rebel T8i has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 6 frames)
- BEOS Rebel T8i has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 5 fps)
- BEOS Rebel T8i has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS Rebel SL3 has lower Weight (449 g vs 515 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS Rebel SL3
122 × 93 × 70 mm
449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS Rebel T8i
131 × 103 × 76 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
EOS Rebel SL3 is 9mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than EOS Rebel T8i.
EOS Rebel SL3 is 66 g lighter than EOS Rebel T8i.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS Rebel SL3 · 76mm EOS Rebel T8i
Sensor size, to scale
EOS Rebel SL3
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS Rebel T8i
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS Rebel SL3: mount data unavailable
EOS Rebel T8i
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300+
native lenses available
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 Rebel SL3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8
Weight
449 g vs 515 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 103, 76
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS Rebel SL3
Pros
- ✓Lightest DSLR
- ✓Dual Pixel live view AF
- ✓Vari-angle screen
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No 4K 60p
- –Single card slot
EOS Rebel T8i
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF live view
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓4K video
- ✓Articulating screen
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –4K crop
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 wildlife, EOS Rebel SL3 or EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS Rebel T8i scores 5.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS Rebel SL3 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Rebel T8i?
Both cameras share the same 24.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS, while EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel SL3 or the EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic. EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g and EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g, so the EOS Rebel SL3 is 66 g lighter.
Do the EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Rebel T8i record 4K video?
EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p. EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Rebel T8i weather sealed?
EOS Rebel SL3: No. EOS Rebel T8i: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel SL3 and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel T8i, giving the EOS Rebel T8i the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS Rebel SL3 launched at $549 and EOS Rebel T8i at $749. The EOS Rebel SL3 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.