Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M50 – We have done a quick specification comparison between the two camera.
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| Lens Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-M | |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) | |
| Pixels | Actual: 25.8 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel |
Actual: 25.8 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel |
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| Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit | |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) | Digital, 3-Axis (Video Only) | |
More Lens option with Canon 200D II / SL3 camera: Let’s begin with mount, Since the Canon 200D II / SL3 / 250D is a DSLR camera it features EF and EF-S Mount. With these mount you can use Canon APS-C or Fullframe lenses without any issue. Lot of third party lens makeras are also offering excellent range of affordable lenses for Canon 200D II camera. So, with Canon 200D II you have a lot of lens option, from native or third party lens makers.
Canon 200D II features more improved Dual IS system: Canon 200D II, image stabilization is more improved compared to Canon EOS M50. The camera features 5-axis compared to 3-axis digital IS. So, you will be getting a bit more stable footage compared to the Canon EOS M50 camera.
Otherwise the rest of the core specification of both camera almost same.
ISO, Exposure and Continuous Shooting
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 51200) | Auto, 100 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 51200) | |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode |
1/4000 to 30 Seconds | |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| Metering Range | 1 to 20 EV | 0 to 20 EV | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps at 24.1 MP for Unlimited Exposures (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 10 Exposures (Raw) |
Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 10 Exposures (Raw) Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 15 Exposures (Raw) Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 1000 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 7.4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 47 Exposures (JPEG) |
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| Interval Recording, Self Timer | Yes, 2/10-Second Delay |
The low-light performance of both the camera is excatly same: As you can see both camera features exactly ISO ranting. So, more or less both camera will give almost same image quality. Canon 200D II camera features more Exposure Compensation range compared to Canon EOS M50.
Canon EOS M50 camera features faster frame rate: Canon EOS M50 camera feature faster continuous shooting speed comapred to Canon 200D II / SL3 camera. BTW, the image processor of both the camera is excatly same.
Canon 200D II / SL3 vs Canon EOS M50 – Video Mode
| Recording Modes | MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p [120 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [12 to 60 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p [26 Mb/s] |
MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [60 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/29.97p [30 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 120p [52 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 59.94p [26 Mb/s] |
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| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i/59.94p SD (640 x 480) at 59.94p |
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| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
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| ISO Sensitivity | 100 to 12800 | NA |
Video recording modes of both the camera is almos identical, Both camera records Full HD videos with fulltaime DPAF support. But, when we switch to 4K video recording mode both camera uses CDAF (Contrast Detect AF System) which is ofcourse slow and sluggish.
The 2nd issue users face while recording 4K video us additonal 1.6X crop factor, so you have to keep in mind that 18mm focal legth will become 28.8mm lens. The issues is faced by both camera, Canon EOS M50 and Canon 200D II.
Canon 200D II / SL3 can shoot 10bit video via HDMI, so its a great option if you want to get more details from your camera.
Canon 200D II / SL3 vs Canon EOS M50 – AF system
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus | |
| Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 9 (1 Cross-Type) DPAF – Dual Pixel CMOS AF 3975 AF Points grouped in 143 AF zones |
Contrast Detection: 143 Phase Detection: 99 |
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| Autofocus Sensitivity | -0.5 to +18 EV | -2 to +18 EV |
Canon 200D II / SL3 camera features revised sensor. With the new sensor, you will be getting 3975 AF points, which make this camera as a best in its class and even better than most of the Mid-rang Mirrorless and DSLR camera avaible in the market.
As you can see the AF senstivity of the camera Canon EOS M50 camera is better compared to Canon 200D II / SL3.
Physical and Battery Life
| Battery | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Approx. 1630 Shots) | 1 x LP-E12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 875 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.82 x 3.65 x 2.75″ / 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm | 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.3″ / 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7 mm |
| Weight | 15.84 oz / 449 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 13.65 oz / 387 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Canon 200D II / SL3 camera is a DSLR, so you get more comfortable handgrip compared Canon EOS M50. The othe big advantge you are getting with Canon 200D II is BIG Battery life of 1630 Shots per charge according to CIPA and at the same time the Canon EOS M50 camera limited to 230 Shots percharge. (When u switch to eco-mode (Still only) the camera shots per chrage can be upseacled upto 700-800 Shots per charge)
Canon 200D II / SL3 vs Canon EOS M50 Verdict
If you ask me, I will buy Canon 200D II / SL3 camera. The main reason behind the selection is support of EF-S and EF Lenses. New revised sensor for more faster AF performance, Excellent battery life and a comfortable design with a bit affordable price tag.
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