Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Canon EOS Rebel SL3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s were released 2015 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3 was released 2019. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 2015 |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 2019 |
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 T6s | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 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
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6s. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T6s has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 100-25600 |
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 T6s
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T6s can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel SL3 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Canon EOS Rebel SL3 can shoot movies.
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 T6s weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 26% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 565 gr 1.25 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 449 gr 0.99 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Canon EOS Rebel SL3, 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 T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Name | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2015-02-06 | 2019-04-10 |
| MSRP | 849 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| 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 | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 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 T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 19 | 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 T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 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 | 12 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 1070 shots |
| Width | 132 mm | 122 mm |
| Height | 111 mm | 93 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Weight | 565 gram | 449 gram |