Reasons to choose EOS M3
Released in 2015, EOS M3 has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 366 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS M3
vs Canon EOS Rebel SL1
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS M3332 mm²
EOS Rebel SL1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS M3 and EOS Rebel SL1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS M3MetricEOS Rebel SL1
24.2 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
3.71 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
13.73 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
7.28 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
366 gWeight407 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery LP-E17 Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS M3 and EOS Rebel SL1 have the same sensor area. The EOS M3 has the lighter body. The EOS M3 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS M3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS Rebel SL1
Released in 2013, EOS Rebel SL1 has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 407 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.