Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon EOS Rebel XTi. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 were released 2017 and Canon EOS Rebel XTi was released 2006. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 2017 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 2006 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XTi. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XTi. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XTi can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Rebel SL2. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XTi does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel XTi weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 23% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 453 gr 1 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 556 gr 1.23 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon EOS Rebel XTi, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Name | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2017-06-29 | 2006-08-24 |
| MSRP | 549 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Pack NB-2LH
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 650 shots | 360 shots |
| Width | 122 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 453 gram | 556 gram |