Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i) vs Canon EOS 250D / SL3 (Rebel SL3) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

EOS 800D vs EOS 250D / SL3 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS 250D / SL3 / Rebel SL3 Specs

EOS 800D

  • Introduced in February 2017
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 131 x 100 x 76.2mm³ (5.2″ x 3.9″ x 3.0″)
  • 532g (17.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 800D

EOS 250D / SL3

  • Introduced in April 2019
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8mm³ (4.8″ x 3.6″ x 2.7″)
  • 450g (14.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 250D / SL3

EOS 800D vs EOS 250D / SL3 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 800D an EOS 250D / SL3 sensor comparison

EOS 800D vs EOS 250D / SL3: Viewfinder

EOS 800D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.52x and covers 95% of view field.

The EOS 250D / SL3 features an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror that also covers 95% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.54x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 800D (0.52x)

EOS 250D / SL3 (0.54x)

Better choice: Canon EOS 250D / SL3

Canon EOS 800D VS Canon EOS 250D / SL3 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i a better choice

EOS 800D

EOS 250D / SL3

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 24.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 5
Auto Focus points (4)

45 9

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 800D are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus.

The EOS 800D scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon EOS 250D / SL3 / Rebel SL3

EOS 800D

EOS 250D / SL3

Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

600 1050
Weighs less (2)

532g
(17.2 oz.)
450g
(14.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

998cm³
(63 cu.in.)
791cm³
(50 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 250D / SL3 are the superior video recording, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the EOS 800D. Another advantage over the EOS 800D: the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the EOS 250D / SL3.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 800D

EOS 250D / SL3

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning

Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Lens selection

220 220
Built-in flash

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

WiFi

Canon EOS 800D VS Canon EOS 250D / SL3 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 800D and EOS 250D / SL3

EOS 800D und EOS 250D / SL3, front view

Top view of cameras

EOS 800D und EOS 250D / SL3, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i

Canon EOS 250D / SL3 / Rebel SL3

13
9

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS 250D / SL3.