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Canon

EOS Rebel SL3

World's lightest DSLR with 24MP APS-C, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and vari-angle touchscreen.

$549

Launch price

Released Apr 2019

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

X-H2S is 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

EOS Rebel SL3

TravelVlogging

Wins

11categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS Rebel SL3 wins 0 categories·X-H2S wins 5 categories
  • BX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 6 frames)
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
  • BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS Rebel SL3X-H2S
Resolution24.1 MP26.16 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max25,60012,800
Burst5 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight449 g660 g
Battery640 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS Rebel SL3

122 × 93 × 70 mm

449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

EOS Rebel SL3 is 14mm narrower and 15mm thinner than X-H2S.

EOS Rebel SL3 is 211 g lighter than X-H2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS Rebel SL3 · 85mm X-H2S

Sensor size, to scale

EOS Rebel SL3

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS Rebel SL3: mount data unavailable

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS Rebel SL3X-H2S
Portrait
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS Rebel SL3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 122.4, 92.6, 69.8

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS Rebel SL3 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Weight

    449 g vs 660 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • RAW buffer depth

    175 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

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

X-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS Rebel SL3
X-H2S
Resolution
24.1 MP
26.16 MP+9%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS Rebel SL3
X-H2S
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS Rebel SL3
X-H2S
ISO min (native)
100−60 less
160
ISO max (native)
25,600+1 stop
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
EOS Rebel SL3
X-H2S
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS Rebel SL3 or X-H2S?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS Rebel SL3 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and X-H2S?

EOS Rebel SL3 is 24.1 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS Rebel SL3 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

EOS Rebel SL3 does not have IBIS, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel SL3 or the X-H2S?

EOS Rebel SL3 reaches 5 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel SL3 and X-H2S?

EOS Rebel SL3 weighs 449 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the EOS Rebel SL3 is 211 g lighter.

Do the EOS Rebel SL3 and X-H2S record 4K video?

EOS Rebel SL3: 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS Rebel SL3 and X-H2S weather sealed?

EOS Rebel SL3: No. X-H2S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel SL3 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the EOS Rebel SL3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS Rebel SL3 launched at $549 and X-H2S at $2,499. The EOS Rebel SL3 is $1,950 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.