Canon eos rebel sl3 vs t7

Q: Is Canon SL3 worth buying?

The SL3 does cost more, but its worth paying the extra. It comes with Canons top APS-C sensor, very good Live View autofocus, a vari-angle touchscreen and 4K video in the perfect package for beginners.

APS-C 332.3mm2
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences
Canon T7 advantages over Canon SL3
Canon SL3 advantages over Canon T7
Similarities
Common Strengths
Common Weaknesses
User reviews
Review Excerpt
The Competition
Compared to Nikon D3400
Compared to Nikon D5600
Compared to Canon T7i
Compared to Canon SL2
Compared to Nikon D3500
What is the difference between a SL3 and T7?
What camera is better than Canon Rebel T7?
Is Canon SL3 worth buying?
Is Canon SL3 good for photography?

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APS-C 332.3mm2
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon T7 advantages over Canon SL3

Less expensive
$449 vs $699
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones

Canon SL3 advantages over Canon T7

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info
Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.
Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable
1070 vs 500 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More viewfinder magnification
0.54x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 150 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon T7.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Compared to Nikon D3500

What is the difference between a SL3 and T7?

Canon SL3 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76″) and weighs 449 g (0.99 lb / 15.84 oz) (including batteries). Canon T7 has external dimensions of 129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07″) and weighs 475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz) (including batteries).

What camera is better than Canon Rebel T7?

Technically speaking, Nikon D5600 is superior to Canon EOS Rebel T7, with an overall iCamRank score of 59 and 50, respectively. The image quality of Nikon D5600 (48) is similar to that of Canon EOS Rebel T7 (47). Nikon D5600 (45) performs better than Canon EOS Rebel T7 (37) in terms of speed.

Is Canon SL3 worth buying?

The SL3 does cost more, but it's worth paying the extra. It comes with Canon's top APS-C sensor, very good Live View autofocus, a vari-angle touchscreen and 4K video in the perfect package for beginners.

Is Canon SL3 good for photography?

The Canon SL3 is okay for sports and wildlife photography. It has a relatively high maximum shutter speed and has decently sharp image quality. Its autofocus system is reasonably effective and does a good job of tracking inanimate objects, like cars on a track.