Canon T6s vs Canon SL3

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Canon T6s vs Canon SL3

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

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

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How does it shoot? Canon SL3 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon T6s advantages over Canon SL3

NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 88 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More AF points
19 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus

Canon SL3 advantages over Canon T6s

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 440 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
664g vs 1047g
Lighter weight
Bigger RAW buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

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
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

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Body Only (Black)
Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black)
Kit with 18-55mm lens (White)

Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
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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 D5300

Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D5300

Canon SL3

Nikon D5300

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Canon SL3

Pentax K-70

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon 77D

Canon SL3

Canon 77D

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$550
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon T6s

Canon SL2

$619
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Top deck display

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s 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 Nikon D3500

Canon T6s

Nikon D3500

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s 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

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