Introduction

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.

JPEG	RAW
ISO 100 (100% Crop)	ISO 100 (100% Crop)
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

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.

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).

Sample Movies & Video

Product Images

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)
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.

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Canon EOS 250D from around the web.

Specifications

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

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).

Sample Movies & Video

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