After four years, the Rebel SL2 is a significant improvement over the original. Everything but the AF system (when using the viewfinder) has changed. The inclusion of an articulating monitor, touchscreen, wireless connectivity, and a new sensor with DPAF make this a worthy upgrade for SL1 fans who...

Compact size; Fast live-view autofocus; Articulating touchscreen; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Easy to use

Nine-point AF system when using viewfinder; Small viewfinder; Outclassed by mirrorless rivals

Very good

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the smallest SLR camera in the company's lineup. It boasts a modern 24MP image sensor, but its autofocus system isn't as good as the larger T7i.

Really small and light; 24MP APS-C image sensor; Dual Pixel AF in Live View; Vari-angle touch LCD; Microphone input; Guided user interface; Wi-Fi

Dated nine-point focus system; Some focus lag in live view; Small Raw shooting buffer; Video limited to 1080p

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 performs admirably for its class and price, thanks to a solid mix of beginner and advanced features. The Canon EOS Rebel T6 ($450 with 18-55mm lens) is cheaper, but it lacks many of the SL2's attractive features, including the fully articulated touch-screen LCD.

Compact and lightweight; Improved autofocus in Live View and Movie mode; Fully articulated LCD; Up to 5 fps continuous shooting; Feature Assistant; External microphone jack

Modest number of AF points; Small optical viewfinder; No 4K video

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is an entry-level digital SLR that packs a lot of Canon's latest tech into a compact, portable body. It has solid image quality, an easy-to-use interface and good wireless connectivity.

Arrived quickly and in perfect shape. Just came back from holidays trying out my new camera and lens. Absolutely love them. I'm not a beginner in photography, but this camera is so lightweight and easy to use -- and the lens is truly perfect for the range of shots you can get.

Canon's EOS 200D, or Rebel SL2 as it's known in North America, continues the premise set by its predecessor, the 100D / SL1: a step-up from the entry-level model in the range with higher resolution images, better movie features, more connectivity, and crucially, a smaller and lighter body that's now...

I don't do much video so this is what I want for a travel camera, a cross between my 80D and M5... On a recent trip to SE Asia my carry-on was over weight!! it had my 80D a couple lenses flash and M3 and it's lenses plus a laptop... So next trip it will be the M3 plus SL2 and netbook....

DSLR cameras were once seen as these big, beastly pro-spec machines that you wouldn't want to lay hands on unless you had an encyclopaedic knowledge of photography. How times have changed, eh?

Tilt-angle touchscreen is great to use; small scale and lightweight for a DSLR; high standard of image quality; lots of EF lenses to grow into; Guided UI makes it more accessible for newcomers (with room to grow); great battery life

9-point AF system isn't the best going (especially for continuous autofocus); viewfinder has 95% field-of-view limits; live view autofocus not fully accurate; video limits to Full HD only

Bearing the distinction of the world's lightest APS-C DSLR with a vari-angle screen, the Canon EOS 200D slots into the manufacturer's range of DSLRs between the entry-level and the more advanced and models.

World's lightest DSLR with vari-angle screen; Fast focusing performance in Live View; Intuitive layout of buttons and dials; Guided user interface helps beginners learn the key controls and settings

Basic arrangement of 9 AF points; Single scroll dial on the top plate