The EOS Rebel SL2 (known as the EOS 200D outside of North America) is Canon`s second-generation ultra-compact digital SLR. The SL2 is largely packed with Canon`s latest tech, including Dual Pixel AF, a DIGIC 7 processor, Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth, and a new user interface for beginners.
While its small size may lead one to believe that it`s an item-level model, similar to Nikon`s D3400, the SL2 actually sits above the bottom-end Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D), which costs $150 less.
The SL2`s main competitor is the aforementioned Nikon D3400, which is just a tad larger and heavier. The SL2s` other peers are all mirrorless and include (in our opinion) the Canon EOS M5, Panasonic DMC-GX85 and the Sony a6000 which, after 3+ years on the market, is still competitive.
Key Features
24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
Dual Pixel autofocus (for live view and video)
9-point autofocus (through the viewfinder)
DIGIC 7 processor
3` fully articulating touchscreen LCD
5 fps burst shooting
1080/60p video
External mic input
Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
Available `Feature Assistant` user interface
Just about everything in that list is Canon`s latest and greatest, and the external microphone input is a nice extra. The one feature that`s not new is the 9-point autofocus system that you`ll use when shooting through the viewfinder - it`s identical to what`s found the original SL1, which is over four years old. You`ll get a much better focusing experience by shooting in live view, which uses Canon`s excellent Dual Pixel AF technology.
Compared to...
Now let`s take a look at how the specs compare between the the SL2 and the peers mentioned a few paragraphs earlier.
Canon SL2
Nikon D3400
Canon M5
Panasonic GX85
Sony a6000
Resolution
24MP
24MP
24MP
16MP
24MP
Sensor size
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
Four Thirds
APS-C
Lens mount
EF
F
EF-M
Micro 4/3
E
Image stab.
Lens-based
Lens-based
Lens-based
In-camera
Lens-based
AF ...
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