Canon EOS 250D Review
Introduction
The Canon EOS 250D (called the Digital Rebel SL3 in North America) is the world's lightest DSLR camera with a movable screen.
The 24.1 megapixel 250D / SL3 offers Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focusing with a whopping 143/3,975 AF points in live view mode and a more basic 9 AF points when using the optical viewfinder, supporting eye-detection and working down to -4 EV when using live view (-0.5 EV via the optical viewfinder).
There's also a vari-angle LCD screen with touchscreen capabilities, a 63-zone metering sensor, an ISO range of 100-25,600 (expandable to 51,200), an improved guided user interface, the latest DIGIC 8 processor, 5fps continuous shooting, up to 1,070 shot battery life (when using the optical viewfinder), and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The 250D's upgraded video mode now offers 4K HD recording at 25/24p as well as Full HD recording at 60/50/30/25fps, one of the main differences between this camera and the previous EOS 200D / SL2 model.
The Canon EOS 250D is available in three colours - Black, White, and Silver & Tan - priced at £529.99 / €599.99 body only. The EOS 250D can also be purchased with the EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens in a kit for £599.99 / €709.99.
In the USA, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is available in Black or White priced at $599.99 body only or $749.99 with the EF-S 18-55m f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Ease of Use
The new EOS 250D / Digital Rebel SL3 is exactly the same size and weight as the EOS 100D / Digital Rebel SL1 model that it replaces in Canon's extensive range of cameras, measuring 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8mm and weighing 453g, once again making it the the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera with a vari-angle screen.
The EOS 250D also has the same chunky handgrip as its predecessor, around which you can comfortably fit three average-sized fingers, with your little finger supporting the base of the camera, which offers just enough support to use the camera with some of the larger EF lenses that Canon offers.
In terms of build quality, the Canon EOS 250D / SL3 certainly feels solid enough for an entry-level DSLR, although as you'd perhaps expect not quite in the same league as the company's semi-professional models.
And like all of Canon's APS-C digital SLR cameras, the EOS 250D / SL3 is compatible with the manufacturer's entire line-up of lenses, including both EF and EF-S glass. When changing lenses, EF lenses need to be aligned with the red dot on the lens mount, whereas EF-S lenses must be aligned with the white square.
We tested the EOS 250D with the recent EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, which offers a fairly versatile focal range and crucially includes image stabilisation. This is important for Canon, as competitors like Sony, Olympus and Pentax all offer image stabilisation in their comparable cameras.
The difference between Canon (and Nikon) and the others is that Sony, Olympus and Pentax have opted for stabilisation via the camera body, rather than the lens, which therefore automatically works with their entire range of lenses. Canon's system is obviously limited by which lenses you choose, but it does offer the slight advantage of showing the stabilising effect through the viewfinder, whilst Canon and Nikon also claim that a lens-based anti-shake system is inherently better too.
Front of the Canon EOS 250D |
The LCD screen is mounted on an articulating hinge which means you can pull it out to face forwards, as well as tilting it downwards and upwards. This proves very useful if you want to shoot from an awkward angle, but you will have to switch to using Live View in order to take advantage of it. The screen also folds into the body of the camera, which is great for keeping it protected from scratches when not in use.
The 1,040K-dot resolution of the rear LCD panel is identical in resolution to the 200D's display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 3:2, identical to that of the sensor, so the photos fill the screen completely, with no black stripes running along the top and bottom.
The EOS 250D / SL3 again features a touch-screen which supports a variety of multi-touch gestures, such as pinching and swiping, for choosing shooting modes, changing settings, tracking faces, selecting auto-focus points, and focusing and taking a picture in Live View mode. In playback you can swipe to move from image to image and pinch to zoom in and out, just like on an iPad or other tablet device. The ability to focus and take the shot with a single press of your finger on the screen makes it quick and easy to capture the moment.
The 250D can tag your images with GPS data (latitude, longitude, altitude and shooting time) using the always-on Bluetooth connection. We prefer having GPS built into the camera rather than having to sync it with an additional device, although it does consequently suffer from the issue of slightly affecting the battery life.
One of the changes Canon has made to the 250D, compared to its predecessor, the 200D, is the graphical user interface. It now has an even more “friendly” design, which is likely to appeal to those who are new to DSLR photography. It displays helpful advice and hints on how each of the settings you’re using will affect your finished image. For example, if you change the aperture, it will advise that shooting at wide apertures is useful for blurring the background. More experienced photographers can choose to turn off the new GUI if you wish.
The EOS 250D's top-mounted shooting mode dial has a multitude of letters and icons. The so-called Creative Zone features Programmed Auto (P), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), and Manual (M) modes. The fully-automatic Scene Intelligent Auto mode analyses the scene in front of you and automatically picking the best settings.
Front of the Canon EOS 250D |
The EOS 250D also has a Creative Auto mode which is targeted at beginners who have grown out of using the Scene Intelligent Auto mode, allowing you to change a few key settings using the LCD screen via a simple slider system for changing the aperture and exposure compensation, or Background and Exposure as the camera refers to them. Creative Auto has been extended with the introduction of Basic +. Essentially a more extreme version of the well-established Picture Styles, this offers nine options including Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome, all of which can be interactively tweaked to suit your taste.
Reflecting its more consumer-friendly nature, the 250D also offers ten creative filters, which are only available when shooting in Live View mode and for JPEGs, not RAW files. These include Soft Focus, which dramatizes an image and smooths over any shiny reflections, Grainy Black and White creates that timeless look, Toy Camera adds vignetting and color shift, and Miniature Effect makes a scene appear like a small-scale model, simulating the look from a tilt-shift lens.
Two other notable shooting modes are HDR Backlight, which takes three shots at different exposures and combines them into one with greater shadow and highlight detail, and the Hand-held Night scene mode which again takes multiple images at fast shutter speeds and blends them together for a sharp result.
There's also a host of scene modes including Flash Off, Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait and, oddly enough for an interchangeable-lens camera, a close-up mode as well. The majority of these scene modes allow users who do not want to fiddle with shutter speeds, f-stops, white balance or ISO settings to let the camera know what type of photo they are about to take, which helps the EOS 250D / SL3 to optimise these settings for that particular subject. The Feature Guide in the EOS 250D's menu system usefully provides a brief description of each setting and its effect.
In the Creative Zone (PASM), the photographer gets to set a lot of shooting variables, including white balance, sensitivity, AF mode, exposure compensation, drive mode and so on. Most of these functions have their own dedicated buttons - ISO on the top panel, the rest on the back - while others can be set on the interactive status screen accessible via the Q (quick control) button. Examples for the latter include file quality settings, metering mode, flash exposure compensation and Auto Lighting Optimiser.
The available white balance settings are Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Custom; there is no way to enter a Kelvin value manually. You can fine-tune any of the presets using the White Balance Correction feature. The ISO speed can be changed by pressing the ISO button and turning the control wheel in front of it. You do not have to hold down the button while turning the wheel. The ISO speed can be set from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 in full-stop increments. If you turn ISO Expansion on in the Custom Functions menu, you can even dial in the ISO 51200 boosted setting. Auto ISO is also available. The chosen ISO speed is also displayed in the viewfinder.
Rear of the Canon EOS 250D |
The EOS 250D / SL3 offers a range of three auto focus modes (One Shot, AI Focus and AI Servo) and there's a 9-point AF module, which remains unchanged from the EOS 200D / SL2. Only the centre sensor is a cross-type, rather than all of them. One Shot AF is equivalent to AF-S, while AI Servo is the same thing as AF-C on other manufacturers' models. AI Focus is similar to what some other camera makers call AF-A in that it automatically switches from One Shot AF to AI Servo if a still subject starts moving. As regards AF point selection, it can be done manually by hitting the AF point selector button first, then using the four-way controller to select the AF point. The chosen/active AF point lights up in red in the viewfinder. In use, we found the AF system to be pretty quick with the Canon EF-S 18-55m f/4-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
There are a number of drive modes available on the Canon EOS 250D / SL3. These include Single Shot, Continuous Shooting, Self-timer and Remote Controlled Shooting. In Continuous Shooting mode, the camera can take pictures at a speed of 5fps for up to an unlimited number Large Fine JPEGs or 6 Raw files.
The metering modes offered by the EOS 250D / SL3 include Centre-weighted, Evaluative, Partial and Spot. The difference between Partial and Spot metering is that the former uses 9% of the frame area, whereas the latter uses only 4% (still a bit too much for spot metering, but there you go). Both of these selective metering modes are midtone-based; there is no highlight- or shadow-based spot metering available as with some rivals. In use, we've found that the Evaluative metering mode provided fairly good exposures with a variety of subjects, thanks to the advanced 63-zone metering sensor. When shooting contrasty scenes, it is worth using the Evaluative mode in conjunction with the Auto Lighting Optimiser feature, accessible by hitting the Q button and using the interactive status panel.
The Live View button is within easy reach of your right thumb. A grid line display and very useful live histogram can be enabled to help with composition and exposure, and you can zoom in by up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Focusing in Live View via a half-press of the shutter release as normal. During Live View recording you can also use the touch-sensitive screen to change AF point, and to fire off the shutter release if you want to. This setup can be particularly useful for macro and still life shoots, where you’re using the camera on a tripod and don’t want to look through the viewfinder.
In Live View the Canon EOS 250D has one of the more advanced AF systems on the market for this class of camera. Canon have built on the proven phase-detect Dual Pixel CMOS AF System in their DSLRs to develop a new variant with no less than 3,975-points, almost as many as on the EOS R and EOS RP mirrorless cameras. These cover almost the entire frame, making tracking moving subjects easier and more precise, and allowing you to focus on off-centre subjects without having to reframe. You can also now enable eye-detection in live view for the first time on any Canon DSLR camera.
Tilting LCD Screen |
In lower light, the Canon EOS 250D still does well to lock onto the target almost all of the time, thanks to its imprived -4EV rating. It is very unusual for a false confirmation of focus to be displayed. In very low light, the lens may hunt for a while - depending on the lens you’re using - but it’s only the absolute darkest of conditions that the camera fails to lock on to a subject at all.
Autofocus speeds proved to be quick and accurate when using the camera's optical viewfinder in good light, and also when using the Live View mode thanks to the implementation of the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system. Changing to AI Servo mode allows you to track a moving subject - the 250D coped reasonably well with movement which is not too quick and is moving in a predictable pattern. Shooting at 5fps should give you enough scope for some gentle sports and action, but you may struggle to capture super high speed action.
Live View is also used for the Canon EOS 250D / SL3's movie mode. If you turn the On / Off switch to the third position denoted by the movie camera icon, the camera will enter the Live View Movie mode automatically. The EOS 250D has a large choice of frame rates, offering a choice of 25, 30, 50 or 60fps when recording Full HD video clips and 24 and 25 fps in the new 4K mode. Note that the available frame rates are also dependent on what you have set in the menu under "Video system": NTSC or PAL, and also note that the previous 200D's 24fps frame rate in 1080p when set to NTSC video has been inexlicably removed on the EOS 250D.
Thanks to the latest Digic 8 processor, the 250D takes the title of cheapest Canon DSLR camera to offer 4K video recording, which, in conjunction with the vari-angle LCD screen that be rotated to face forwards and the Mic-in port, promises to make the 250D a Vlogger's dream ticket.
All is not quite as rosy as a glance at the spec sheet would indicate, though, as the 250D automatically applies a 1.7x crop on the sensor in 4K mode, which effectively changes the focal length of the fitted lens and makes wide-angle shooting virtually impossible. This gets even worse when using the digital stabilisation system during video recording, which extends the fitted lens by 2x, and also the ISO range tops out at ISO 6400, rather than 25600 as when shooting stills.
The Canon EOS 250D In-hand |
The final nail in the coffin for 4K video is the fact that the excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF system doesn't actually work when recording in 4K, only 1080p, with the camera reverting to the much slower and less accurate contrast-based AF system. So all in all, 4K video is something of a half-baked disappointment on the EOS 250D, just like it was on the EOS M50 mirrorless camera.
On a more positive note, the EOS 250D is the latest model to feature Canon's CR3 14-bit RAW file format, as well as a new C-RAW option that creates full resolution RAW files that are approximately 30 to 40% smaller in size than standard RAW files without any appreciable drop in quality.
The EOS 250D's built-in pop-up flash doesn't feature a built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for controlling up to two groups of off-camera Speedlites, instead relying on an external transmitter. Note that it also doesn't have a more advanced PC Sync port for connecting the camera to external lights, all of which rather limits the 250D's use in studio environments. There is the expected hotshoe for use with one of Canon's external flashguns, but Canon have rather contorversially removed the central pin from the hotshoe, making it impossible to use with third-party flashes, unlike the previous EOS 200D which did offer third-party support.
There is also a built-in microphone for stereo recording on top of the camera, and you can connect an external microphone equipped with a stereo mini plug to the camera's external microphone IN terminal. The Video Snapshot feature allows short clips of 2, 4 or 8 sec to be merged into a single movie file, for footage that is short, easy to edit and of similar lengths to the clips used in most TV programmes. The clips are saved to a Video Snapshot Album and you can add a soundtrack in-camera.
The EOS 250D runs on the same LP-E17 battery as the EOS 200D which, according to measurements that conform with CIPA standards, now provides enough power for 1070 images when using the optical viewfinder, a big increase on the 650-shot life of the EOS 200D / SL2, entirely down to using the latest, more efficient Digic 8 processor. The battery can be charged in the supplied LC-E17 charger. Also in the box is a neck strap, a software CD and a user manual, which Canon thankfully provides in printed form in several languages.
Image Quality
All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 24 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 7Mb.
The Canon EOS 250D produced images of excellent quality during the review period. This camera produces noise-free JPEG images from ISO 100 all the way up to ISO 1600, with noise first appearing at ISO 3200 - a very good performance for a 24 megapixel APS-C Sensor. The faster settings of 6400 and 12800 display progressively more noise, with the fastest setting of 25600 best reserved for emergenices.
The night photograph was very good, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds and Bulb mode allowing you to capture enough light in all situations. The different Picture Styles and the ability to create your own are a real benefit to JPEG shooters, as are the Highlight Tone Priority and Auto Lighting Optimizer custom settings when used in the right conditions. The HDR mode combines three images taken at different exposures to create a single image with greater dynamic range, while the Creative Filters allow you to preview the effect before shooting.
Noise
ISO sensitivity can be set between ISO 100 and ISO 25600 in full-stop increments, and a boosted setting of ISO 51200 is also available. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting, with JPEG on the left and the RAW equivalent on the right.
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ISO 200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 1600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 1600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 3200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 3200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 6400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 6400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 12800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 12800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 51200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
File Quality
The Canon EOS 250D has 2 different JPEG file quality settings available, including Fine and Normal, with Fine being the higher quality option. Here are two 100% crops which show the quality of the two options.
Fine (8.59Mb) (100% Crop) | Normal (4.45Mb) (100% Crop) |
RAW (26.9Mb) (100% Crop) | |
Flash
The flash settings on the Canon EOS 250D are Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, and Red-Eye Reduction. These shots of a white coloured wall were taken at a distance of 1m.
Flash Off - Wide Angle |
Flash On - Wide Angle |
Flash Off - Telephoto |
Flash On - Telephoto |
And here are a couple of portrait shots.
Flash Off |
Flash On |
Night
The Canon EOS 250D's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 15 seconds, aperture of f/8 at ISO 100.
Night |
Picture Styles
Canon's Picture Styles are preset combinations of different sharpness, contrast, saturation and colour tone settings. The available Picture Styles are shown below in the following series, which demonstrates the differences. You can tweak these default settings to your liking, and there are also User Defined styles so that you can create your own look.
Standard |
Portrait |
Landscape |
Fine Detail |
Neutral |
Faithful |
Monochrome |
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Creative Filters
Essentially a more extreme version of the well-established Picture Styles, Creative Filters offers 10 options, all of which can be interactively tweaked to suit your taste.
Grainy B/W | Soft Focus |
Fish-eye Effect | Toy Camera Effect |
Miniature Effect | Water Painting Effect |
HDR Art Standard | HDR Art Vivid |
HDR Art Bold | HDR Art Embossed |
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Auto Lighting Optimizer performs in-camera processing to even out the contrast and correct brightness. There are 4 different settings - Off, Low, Standard and Strong.
Off | Low |
Standard | Strong |
HDR Backlight
The Canon EOS 250D's HDR Backlight scene mode captures three different exposures and combines them into one, retaining more shadow and highlight detail.
On | Off |
Highlight Tone Priority
Highlight Tone Priority is a custom function which can be enabled from the menu. Use of this custom function improves highlight detail by expanding the camera's dynamic range in the highlights. As you can see from these examples, Highlight Tone Priority reduced the extent of highlight blow-out considerably.
Off |
On |
Sample Images
This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS 250D camera, which were all taken using the 24 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/640s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/500s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 1000
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1/60s · f/8 · ISO 1250
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/5.6 · ISO 1250
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 200
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/160s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 3200
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Sample RAW Images
The Canon EOS 250D enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).
1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/640s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/500s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 1000
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1/60s · f/8 · ISO 1250
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/5.6 · ISO 1250
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 200
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/160s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 3200
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Sample Movies & Video
This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 286Mb in size.
This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 285Mb in size.
This is a sample movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 50 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 145Mb in size.
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Conclusion
The Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 is a rather modest upgrade of the 2-year-old Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2, principally adding 4K video recording, a much-improved Live View experience and longer battery life to justify its introduction.
4K video is something that we missed when reviewing the EOS 200D / Rebel SL2, so it's great to see it make its debut on this new version. What's not so great is that it suffers from all the same flaws that some other 4K-capable Canon cameras suffer from, namely the application of a massive crop factor and the inability to use the excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF system during recording. What could have been a vlogger's dream ticket falls well short of its potential thanks to the crippled 4K mode.
Canon have been much more successful in improving the EOS 250D's live view mode, which does benefit from using the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system. Being able to compose using the vari-angle touchscreen and choose from one of the 3,975 AF points, complete with face/eye detection, is a real advantage, making the EOS 250D one of the best DSLRs around in terms of its live view mode.
On the other hand, having such an excellent live view system does highlight the camera's rather basic optical viewfinder, which still relies on a rudimentary 9-point AF system and doesn't offer the same rich experience as a true mirrorless camera. The headline grabbing battery life of over 1,000 shots also relies on using the optical viewfinder, rather than the much better live view mode.
So all in all, the improvements made to the new Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 are something of a mixed bag. It still remains our first choice of entry-level Canon DSLR camera, sitting above the EOS 4000D/2000D models in terms of price and capability, but if you don't need the rather limited 4K video recording, the previous EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 model is still worth a look if you can find one. And if you like the idea of the EOS 250D's improved live view mode, the mirrorless EOS M50 takes things even further and would be our choice instead.
Ratings (out of 5) | |
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Design | 4.5 |
Features | 4 |
Ease-of-use | 4 |
Image quality | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4 |
Main Rivals
Listed below are some of the rivals of the Canon EOS 250D.
Canon EOS 200D
The new EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is Canon's smallest and lightest DSLR camera. Aimed mainly at beginners, the EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is also an attractive proposition for experienced photographers looking for a more compact body. Find out if it can satisfy both by reading our Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 review...
Fujifilm X-T100
The Fujifilm X-T100 is the latest mirrorless camera to hit the streets, combining the image quality of the entry-level X-A series cameras with the features and styling of the more premium X-T models, at a price that won't break the bank. Does it hit the right balance between those two ranges? Find out now by reading our detailed Fujifilm X-T100 review...
Nikon D5600
The Nikon D5600 is a new 24 megapixel mid-range DSLR camera with Snapbridge connectivity. The compact D5600 also offers timelapse movies, a touchscreen interface, 1080/60/50p video recording, ISO range of 100-25,600, 5fps continuous shooting, a range of creative effects, 3.2 inch tilting LCD screen, and a 39-point autofocus system. Read our in-depth Nikon D5600 review now...
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is a new entry-level mirrorless camera with some pro-level features - 5-axis image stabilisation, 8.5fps burst shooting, 4K time-lapse movies, electronic shutter - housed in a small, lightweight and stylish body. Is this the best compact system camera under £550 / $650? Read our in-depth Olympus OM-D E-M10 II review to find out...
Panasonic Lumix G90
The mid-range interchangeable lens camera market is fiercely fought, with a huge array of formats on offer from all the major camera manufacturers. Enter stage left Panasonic with the new Lumix G90 / G95, a camera that aims to satisfy both photographers and videographers alike. Can it pull off this tricky feat? Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix G90 / G95 review to find out...
Review Roundup
Reviews of the Canon EOS 250D from around the web.
digitalcameraworld.com »
There are two cheaper DSLRs in the Canon range than this one – the EOS Rebel T100 / 4000D and the EOS Rebel SL7 / EOS 2000D – but we reckon this EOS SL3 / 250D is a better buy than both of them. It does cost more, but it's worth paying the extra. The two cheaper Canons are built down to a price and lack features you're almost certainly going to want later, while the Rebel SL3 / 250D has Canon's top APS-C sensor, very good Live View autofocus and 4K video in the perfect package for beginners.
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techradar.com »
The EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D blends a number of tried-and-tested features with a mount that accepts an endless array of lenses, and its small size, battery life and general performance are all solid. It's only a minor, and frankly not very exciting, update to the Rebel SL2 / EOS 200D, but this is at least reflected in the modest premium over that model.
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cameralabs.com »
The Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 continues the premise of its predecessors: a compact and affordable DSLR aimed at first-time buyers that’s step-up over the cheapest models while delivering what should be the best of both Worlds: a traditional DSLR optical viewfinder and a thoroughly modern live view experience with a fully-articulated touchscreen.
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Specifications
Image Sensor
Type
22.3 mm x 14.9 mm CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 24.10 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 25.80 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Low-Pass Filter
Built-in/Fixed
Sensor Cleaning
EOS integrated cleaning system
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC 8
Lens
Lens Mount
EF mount
Focal Length
Approx. 1.6x the focal length of the lens
Image Stabilisation
Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lenses
Focusing
Type
Via optical viewfinder: TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor.
Via LiveView on LCD screen: Dual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor1
AF System/ Points
Via optical viewfinder: 9-point Center AF point is AF cross-type supporting f/5.6. Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive supporting f/2.8. Other AF points are vertical line-sensitive or horizontal line-sensitive AF supporting f/5.6. 2
Via LiveView on LCD screen: Maximum 143 AF points via camera automatic selection 3Freely position 1 AF point/1 AF Zone max 3,975 points via manual selection 1
AF working range
Via optical viewfinder: EV -0.5 – 18 (center AF point)4 EV 0.5 – 18 (other AF points) 4
Via LiveView on LCD screen: EV -4 – 18 (f/1.2 at 23 °C & ISO 100) with One-Shot AF
AF Modes
AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo (AI Servo II algorithm)
AF Point Selection
Via optical viewfinder:
Automatic selection: 9 point AF
Manual selection: Single point AF
Selected AF point display
Indicated by a transmissive LCD in viewfinder and Quick Control screen
AF Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One-Shot AF mode or AF-ON Button is pressed.
AF Assist Beam
Emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus
Selected on lens
Exposure Control
Metering modes
Via optical viewfinder:
63-zone dual-layer metering sensor with Evaluative, partial, spot (centre only) and centre-weighted average available
Via LiveView on LCD screen:
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.5 % of LCD screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.7 % of LCD screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
Via optical viewfinder: EV 1 – 20 (at 23 °C with 50 mm f/1.4 lens ISO 100) Via LiveView on LCD screen: EV -2 – 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100, evaluative metering)
AE Lock
Auto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE Lock Button in creative zone modes.
Exposure Compensation
+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB
3 shots +/-2 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
ISO Sensitivity
Auto (100-25600), 100-25600 (in whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to H: 51200
During Movie shooting: Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25600. 4K Movie Max. 6400
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed
30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
White Balance
Type
Automatic white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings
AWB (Ambience priority, White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White, Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber bias +/-9 levels. 2. Magenta/ Green bias +/-9 levels
Custom White Balance
Yes, 1 setting can be registered
WB Bracketing
+/-3 levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias.
Viewfinder
Type
Pentamirror
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
Approx. 95 %
Magnification
Approx. 0.87x 5
Dioptre Correction
-3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
Focusing Screen
Fixed (Translucent LCD screen for information overlay)
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600 mm f/4 IS USM or shorter)
Viewfinder Information
AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode. Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation.
Image information: Card information, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Aspect Ratio. Other information: Warning icon.
Depth of field preview
Yes, with Depth of Field preview assigned to a button via Custom Function.
Eyepiece shutter
On strap
LCD Monitor
Type
Vari-angle touchscreen 7.7 cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040 K sRGB dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)
Approx. 170°
Brightness Adjustment
Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options
(1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
Flash
Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)
9.8
Built-in Flash Coverage
up to 18 mm focal length (35 mm equivalent: approx. 29mm)
Built-in Flash recycle time
Approx. 3 seconds
Modes
Auto, Manual flash
X-sync
1/200 sec
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing
Yes, with compatible External Flash
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes
HotShoe/ PC terminal
Yes/ No
External Flash Compatibility
E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
External Flash Control
via camera menu screen
Shooting
Modes
Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Group Photo, Night Portrait, Smooth Skin, Group Photo, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight), Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie)
Picture Styles
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Colour Space
sRGB and Adobe RGB
Image Processing
Highlight Tone Priority (3 settings) Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction, Diffraction correction Digital Lens Optimizer Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed)
Multi-exposure Resize, Crop (JPEG only)
Drive modes
Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote)
Continuous Shooting
Max. Approx. 5 fps.
Live View Mode
Coverage
Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
Frame Rate
29.97 fps
Focusing
Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single)
One-shot AF and Servo AF selectable for Stills and Movie
Metering
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.
Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering.
Display Options
Grid overlay (x3), Histogram,
File Type
Still Image Type
JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: 14bit, Canon original RAW 3rd edition Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording
RAW, RAW + JPEG (any combination) possible.
Image Size
JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400x1600,
JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600,
JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344,
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600,
RAW: (RAW) 6000x4000
Movie Type
MP4 (Video: H.264 inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM / AAC, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) MOV (Video: H.264 All-I Full HD, no sound) - time-lapse movie only
Movie Size
3840 x 2160 (23.98, 25 fps) inter-frame
1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25 fps) inter-frame
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame
Movie Length
Max duration 29min 59sec
Folders
New folders can be manually created and selected
File Numbering
(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
Other Features
Custom Functions
11 Custom Functions
Metadata Tag
User copyright information (can be set in camera)
Image rating (0-5 stars)
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes
Playback zoom
1.5x - 10x
Display Formats
(1) Single image with information (2 levels)
(2) Single image
(3) 4-image index
(4) 9-image index
(5) 36-image index
(6) 100-image index
(7) Jump Display
Slide Show
Choose images with Image Search
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10/20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Background music: On/Off
Transition effect: Off, Slide in 1, Slide in 2, Fade 1, Fade 2, Fade 3
Histogram
Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes
Highlight Alert
Yes
Image Erase/Protection
Erase: Select image, select range, all images in folder, all images on a card, all found images (during image search)
Protection: Single image, select range, all images in folder, all images on a card, all found images (during image search)
Menu Categories
Menu interface adjustable by the user between standard and guided
(1) Shooting menu
(2) Playback menu
(3) Setup menu
(4) Display Options menu
(5) My Menu
Menu Languages
29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian
Firmware Update
Update possible by the user.
Body Materials
Chassis: Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
Exterior: Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre and special conductive fibre
Interface
Computer
Hi-Speed USB
wifi
Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) Channels: IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n
Wi-Fi Security
Camera Access Point: WPA2-PSK with AES encryption or open
Infrastructure: Shared key, with WEP encryption, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption or open
Bluetooth
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)
Other
Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack)
Direct Print
Canon Printers
Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes
Storage
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Supported Operating System
PC & Macintosh
See individual software
Software
Image Processing
Digital Photo Professional 4 (RAW Image Processing)
Other
EOS Utility
EOS Lens Registration Tool
EOS Web Service Registration Tool
EOS Sample Music
Picture Style Editor
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Power Source
Batteries
1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
Battery life
Viewfinder: Approx. 1070 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) (5)
Viewfinder: Approx. 1020 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
LiveView: Approx. 320 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
LiveView: Approx. 300 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Battery Indicator
4 levels
Power saving
Power turns off after 10/30 (10 sec viewfinder/30 sec live view, functions, image playback etc) sec, 30 sec, 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 mins.
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery charger LC-E17E
Accessories
Viewfinder
Eyecup Ef
Rubber Frame Ef
E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II
Magnifier MG-Ef
Angle Finder C
Lenses
All EF and EF-S lenses
Flash
Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) 4
Remote Controller/ Switch
Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller BR-E1, Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 via Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3
Other
Hand Strap E2, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1, Protecting Cloth PC-E1, PC-E2, HDMI Cable HTC-100, Interface Cable IFC400PCU, IFC-200U/500U
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame or 100% vertical x 88% horizontal, depending on lens used
- Peripheral Cross type AF points will not function as a cross type AF points with the following lenses: EF 35-80mm f4-5.6 (II/III/USM), EF35-105mm f4.5-5.6 (USM). EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 (II)
- Maximum number of AF frame is dependent on selected image aspect ratio
- With One-Shot AF, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100, Based on Canon's testing standards and environment)
- With 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
News
The Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 is the world’s lightest DSLR with a moveable screen. Key features of the EOS 250D (Europe) and Rebel SL3 (USA) include a guided user interface for easy operation, a 24.1 Megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 processor, 4K movie capability, super-fast and responsive autofocus, and excellent connectivity to smart devices.
In Europe, the Canon EOS 250D will be available in black, silver and white from 25th April 2019 for £529.99/ €599.99 body only and £599.99/ €709.99 for the body with a EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
In the US, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 will be available toward the end of April for purchase in black and white color options for an estimated retail price of $599.99 for the body only and $749.99 for the body with a EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Canon UK Press Release
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Wednesday 10th April – Canon Europe announces the launch of the Canon EOS 250D, the world's lightest DSLR camera with a moveable screen¹. For a family looking to step-up from smartphone photography or upgrade from their existing camera, the EOS 250D is a fun and easy to use DSLR, packed with the latest technology that provides users with a formidable introduction to interchangeable lens photography in a small and lightweight body.
Small in size, big in features, the perfect family DSLR has arrived
Successor to Canon’s multi-award winning EOS 200D, the EOS 250D has a guided user interface for easy operation, a large 24.1 Megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS APS-C sensor, 4K movie capability, super-fast and responsive autofocus, and excellent connectivity to smart devices. In addition, the camera features DIGIC 8, Canon’s latest image processor which powers many of its functions, including 4K movie recording, 4K time-lapse and 4K frame grabs from 4K movies.
Straightforward handling in a lightweight and manageable body, the EOS 250D enables the whole family to enjoy capturing life’s experiences, whenever, wherever. The guided user interface makes this effortless from the moment the camera is switched on, with on-screen hints and tips to ensure everyone is getting the most out of the camera. It is also easy for users to capture their experiences in imaginative ways with Canon’s Creative Assist feature, a suite of effects, filters and colour adjustment tools to apply to photographs when composing an image or after it has been taken.
Canon’s DIGIC 8 image processor supports a variety of improvements in Live View autofocus precision and Eye AF, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Digital Lens Optimizer and Highlight Tone Priority for sharp high-resolution images ready to share straight from the camera. The 24.1 Megapixel sensor performs well in low-light and facilitates a shallow depth of field, adding beautiful background bokeh to treasured family portraits. The camera’s cutting-edge technology combined with its ease of use, makes the EOS 250D the perfect DSLR for those wanting to capture precious family moments so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The EOS 250D is a camera for every occasion. Its intuitive Vari-Angle touchscreen enables comfortable shooting from a variety of angles, making family selfies a joy or recording a vlog effortless. Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology will also keep family and friends in sharp focus when shooting stills and video via the touchscreen. Delivering a classic shooting experience, the EOS 250D features an optical viewfinder with a responsive 9-point AF, so moments can be framed clearly and as they were seen with the naked eye.
When images and videos are ready to be shared, the EOS 250D integrates effortlessly with smart devices2 via Bluetooth®3 and Wi-Fi using the free Canon Camera Connect app for iOS and Android. From here, images and videos can be downloaded to a smart device, reviewed and posted on social media or shared with friends and family.
The Canon Camera Connect app also facilitates shooting remotely from a smart device, perfect for capturing family group shots or a hands-free selfie. Images can then be sent to a paired smart device as soon as they are taken via the Automatic Image Transfer function, delivering peace of mind that cherished memories are safely backed-up.
The EOS 250D is available in three sleek finishes: black, white and silver and is part of the Canon EOS ecosystem, comprising of over 80 world-class lenses, flashes and accessories, offering an optimum level of choice as users look to expand the camera’s capabilities.
The EOS 250D’s guided and creative features, combined with Canon’s cutting edge technology, will set families up for storytelling greatness and equip them with the tools and knowledge to make beautiful memories in a click.
The EOS 250D is now available to pre-order from Canon’s online store or to purchase with a range of lens and body options from official Canon retailers from 25th April 2019.
For more information or to locate your nearest retail outlet, please visit: http://www.canon.co.uk/cameras...
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS 250D will be available in black, silver and white from 25th April 2019 with the following RSPs:
EOS 250D (body only): £529.99/ €599.99
EOS 250D + EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM: £599.99/ €709.99
Canon EOS 250D Key Features
24.1 Megapixel APS-C sensor and DIGIC 8 processor
For superb image quality, even in low light
Optical viewfinder
See things as they really are – clear and simple
4K movies
For incredible resolution
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
When using Live View mode, focusing is fast for photos and smooth for movies
Vari-angle touchscreen
Shoot from any angle and control the camera with familiar touchscreen gestures
Guided user interface helps you learn
Friendly, hands-on advice that helps you learn how to get the image you want
Bluetooth®*** and Wi-Fi
A constant connection between camera and smart device for simple, automatic sharing
Creative Assist
Try new looks and enhance images
1 Canon EOS 250D (Black/Silver) is the world's lightest DSLR among all the digital single-lens reflex APS-C size sensor cameras with a moveable screen. Including battery and memory card as per CIPA guidelines. As of April 9th, 2019 (researched by Canon).
2 Requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later).
3 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Canon USA Press Release
Light In Weight, Heavy In Features: Introducing The EOS Rebel SL3 Compact Digital SLR Camera
Empowering Users with an Easy Way to Express Themselves, the New Camera Delivers Stunning Photos and 4K Videos in a Lightweight Body
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 10, 2019 – Combining ease-of-use with high-image quality, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled the EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR camera, the smallest and lightest product within the current EOS lineup. Weighing just 15.84 oz1, the EOS Rebel SL3 offers users a compact system delivering high-resolution images – complete with an APS-C imaging sensor, DIGIC 8 Image Processor and 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD touchscreen as well as 4K video, a first for the EOS Rebel lineup. Compatible with Canon’s full line of interchangeable EF and EF-S lenses, along with the ability to instantly send images to compatible smartphones through Auto Image Transfer via Wi-Fi®connectivity2, the EOS Rebel SL3 is the tool needed to empower aspiring photographers to capture gorgeous shots quickly and easily.
“Since its inception, the EOS Rebel product line has aimed to provide imaging excellence for entry-level visual storytellers,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Therefore, it was imperative that the next step in the EOS Rebel journey include innovative features such as 4K video and DIGIC 8 Image Processor to meet the needs of emerging photographers, while living up to the high-image quality and compact size EOS Rebel DSLRs are known for.”
The EOS Rebel SL3 carries a powerful 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, enabling users to snap photos and express themselves across a multitude of settings – whether it be a beautiful night scene, stunning family-vacation destination or a picturesque landscape. The camera is equipped with Canon’s DIGIC 8 processor – first introduced in the EOS M50 and later built into the revolutionary EOS R full-frame mirrorless system. DIGIC 8 helps improve autofocus performance and allows for the processing of 4K video and 4K time-lapse movies – helping budding videographers record scenes such as the colorful evening skyline in brilliant detail.
The EOS Rebel SL3 features autofocus (AF) capabilities, delivering nine AF points across the optical viewfinder. This includes a new Spot AF which allows users to focus on a precise area within the subject. The EOS Rebel SL3 is the first DSLR in the Canon EOS line to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF3 with Eye Detection AF in Live View shooting mode. With its optical viewfinder and Live View LCD monitor, photographers can enjoy two different ways of shooting and customize their experience based on the scene. The system is also the first Canon EOS SLR to incorporate a Smooth Skin setting, which can help render skin tones as well as Creative Assist – an interface by which users can check and seamlessly change shooting conditions in Live View4 – such as white balance or brightness – in real time.
Additional key features of the EOS Rebel SL3 camera include:
- Feature Assistant that guides and offers tips for more effective shooting
- Continuous shooting mode up to 5.0 fps
- Digital Lens Optimizer that corrects optical shifting automatically, even without a computer5
The EOS Rebel SL3 will be available toward the end of April for purchase in black and white color options for an estimated retail price of $599.99, for the body only and $749.99 for the body with a EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens*. For more information, please visit usa.canon.com.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
1 Includes battery and SD memory card (confirms with CIPA standards).
2 Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later and the Camera Connect app.
3 Based on results of AF speed tests in accordance with CIPA guidelines. Results may vary depending on shooting conditions and lens in use. Relies on internal measurement method.
Shutter speed: 1/500 or more
Lens used: EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM
Aperture: within three steps of maximum aperture
Using a fully charged battery pack LP-E17, at 23˚C
4 Available AF points may decrease when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on camera settings or lens attached.
5 Up to three lenses can be registered at once within the camera.
*Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
Preview Images
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and videos taken with the Canon EOS 250D DSLR camera (also known as the EOS Rebel SL3). The Canon EOS 250D is a 24 megapixel APS-C DSLR camera that can record 4K movies and has a vari-angle touchscreen.
A gallery of sample images taken with the Canon EOS 250D DSLR camera and the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
Canon EOS 250D Sample Images
1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/640s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/500s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 1000
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1/60s · f/8 · ISO 1250
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/5.6 · ISO 1250
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 200
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/160s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 3200
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Sample RAW Images
The Canon EOS 250D enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).
1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
55mm
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1/640s · f/8 · ISO 100
18mm
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1/500s · f/8 · ISO 100
55mm
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
18mm
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 125
55mm
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1/125s · f/5.6 · ISO 1000
51mm
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1/60s · f/8 · ISO 1250
18mm
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
18mm
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
55mm
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1/100s · f/5.6 · ISO 1250
55mm
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 200
55mm
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1/80s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/11 · ISO 100
55mm
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 100
18mm
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1/200s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/100s · f/8 · ISO 100
18mm
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/125s · f/8 · ISO 100
51mm
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1/320s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/160s · f/8 · ISO 100
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1/320s · f/11 · ISO 100
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1/60s · f/11 · ISO 3200
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Sample Movies & Video
This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 286Mb in size.
This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 3840x2160 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 285Mb in size.
This is a sample movie at the quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 50 frames per second. Please note that this 20 second movie is 145Mb in size.
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