Canon's smallest SLR, the SL2, receives a minor upgrade in the form of the SL3 ($599.99, body only). The new edition has a more modern image processor and support for 4K video, but doesn't offer a lot of other upgrades. It's a solid option, though not quite as compact as mirrorless alternatives—which cuts down on the argument for its size. If you prefer an optical viewfinder it's a good camera, though not quite as capable as our Editors' Choice, the Canon EOS Rebel T7i. Small, But Still an SLR The SL3 is one of the smallest SLRs you can buy, but it's still an SLR. It measures 3.7 by 4.8 by 2.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 15.8 ounces without a lens attached. It's a little bit smaller all around than the Nikon D3500 (3.9 by 4.9 by 2.8 inches, 12.9 ounces), but bigger than a typical mirrorless camera, like Canon's own EOS M50 (3.5 by 4.6 by 2.3 inches, 13.8 ounces). Canon sells the SL3 as a body only for around $600 or bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM for $749. If you buy...
The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is one the smallest SLRs available, but its autofocus system struggles with fast-moving subjects.
Compact; Vari-angle touch LCD; 1080p video with good autofocus; External mic support; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
4K video shows heavy crop and choppy focus; Autofocus struggles with action; Not as capable as mirrorless alternatives