Canon EOS M100 vs Canon SL3

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Canon EOS M100 vs Canon SL3

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

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

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Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Canon SL3

Less expensive
$449 vs $699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
35 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
432g vs 664g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Canon SL3 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

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 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 91 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

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 Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M6

Canon SL3

Canon EOS M6

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon EOS M100

Canon SL2

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-A5

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon EOS M100

Nikon D3500

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon SL3

Canon EOS M200

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M200

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