• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon SL3 advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1070 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    88 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Canon SL3

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    455g vs 664g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    920k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon SL3
Canon SL2
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon SL2
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SL3
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher-res screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon T7

Canon SL3
Canon T7
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $439
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon T7
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $439
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon SL3
Nikon D3500
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $623
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon D3500
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $623
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon SL3
Canon EOS M200
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS M200
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life
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