Testseek.com have collected 108 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 200D Rebel SL2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 200D Rebel SL2.
August 2017
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108 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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711 Reviews
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The editors liked
Colorful imagery
Solid lowlight performance
Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus (video & live view)
Helpful guide modes and menu systems for beginners
3" Vari-angle Touchscreen great for selfies or recording video alone
Full Manual modes for those wh
Really small and light
24MP APS-C image sensor
Dual Pixel AF in Live View
Vari-angle touch LCD
Microphone input
Guided user interface
Wi-Fi
Vari-angle touchscreen
Excellent Dual Pixel live view AF
New 18-55mm STM lens
Lightweight build
User-friendly controls
Great image quality
Smooth videos
Good battery life
Higher resolution and better image quality than SL1
Much improved dynamic range
Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Compact body with improved ergonomics
Articulating touchscreen
Full HD movies up to 60p
Better battery life
Compact and lightweight
Improved autofocus in Live View and Movie mode
Fully articulated LCD
Up to 5 fps continuous shooting
Feature Assistant
External microphone jack
Those seeking a portable and easy-to-use interchangeable lens camera with an optical viewfinder. Travelers who want to effortlessly share their photos with friends on social media
Nevertheless
The camera doesn't seem intimidating like its more sophisticated siblings might be to those with no DSLR experience
And that's the real point
As you'd expect
The touchscreen occupies most of the back of the camera
And it feels as robust
The editors didn't like
Only 9 focus points (optical AF)
Slower burst shooting than other Canon DSLR
Not weather sealed
No 4K Video
No in-body Image Stabilization
If you do buy the kit
The lens cap is easy to knock off
Dated nine-point focus system
Some focus lag in live view
Small Raw shooting buffer
Video limited to 1080p
Only 9 AF points for viewfinder shooting
You're paying for compactness
Size advantage reduced
Only 9 AF points
Cropped output in 4k resolution
Product photos by Raj Rout
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Shallow buffer depth with RAW files
Dynamic range and high ISO performance still not as good as leading competitors
No 4K video option
OVF only offers 9 AF points
Modest number of AF points
Small optical viewfinder
No 4K video
Most compact DSLR currently on the market
JPEGs have pleasing
Saturated color
Lots of detail captured in Raw
Excellent Dual Pixel AF system
Reliable subject tracking in live view & movie mode
Fully articulating LCD has good touch features
Feature A
9 AF limits scope for subject tracking with viewfinder
The Canon 200D's sensor performance is a marked step-up from that of its predecessor, the Canon 100D: in good light it produces results that are a close match for the Canon 80D, a DSLR aimed at enthusiast photographers. However, the new camera's performan...
Compact and lightweight, Improved autofocus in Live View and Movie mode, Fully articulated LCD, Up to 5 fps continuous shooting, Feature Assistant, External microphone jack
Modest number of AF points, Small optical viewfinder, No 4K video
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 performs admirably for its class and price, thanks to a solid mix of beginner and advanced features. The Canon EOS Rebel T6 ($450 with 18-55mm lens) is cheaper, but it lacks many of the SL2's attractive features, including the full...
Published: 2017-09-19, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Those seeking a portable and easy-to-use interchangeable lens camera with an optical viewfinder. Travelers who want to effortlessly share their photos with friends on social media
Most compact DSLR currently on the market, JPEGs have pleasing, saturated color, Lots of detail captured in Raw, Excellent Dual Pixel AF system, Reliable subject tracking in live view & movie mode, Fully articulating LCD has good touch features, Feature A
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is an entry-level digital SLR that packs a lot of Canon's latest tech into a compact, portable body. It has solid image quality, an easy-to-use interface and good wireless connectivity. It has a mix of old and new autofocus technol...
Nevertheless, the camera doesn't seem intimidating like its more sophisticated siblings might be to those with no DSLR experience, and that's the real point, As you'd expect, the touchscreen occupies most of the back of the camera, and it feels as robust
9 AF limits scope for subject tracking with viewfinder, No 4K video, High launch price
The Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is a significant step up in specifications from its predecessor, the EOS 100D / SL1, and looks and feels nicely designed. Canon's new Guided interface is also very good and should encourage novice photographers to move beyon...
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Published: 2017-08-10, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
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Vari-angle touchscreen, Excellent Dual Pixel live view AF, New 18-55mm STM lens
Only 9 AF points for viewfinder shooting, You're paying for compactness, Size advantage reduced
If compactness matters most and you're willing to pay a premium for it, the 200D is certainly a more powerful and desirable camera than its predecessor. It would be ideal for beginners and for travel photography...
The new Canon EOS 200D represents a big step forward from the 4-year-old 100D / SL1 model, with a deeper hand-grip, vari-angle LCD screen, faster Dual Pixel Live View auto-focusing system, 1080p movies at 60fps, Bluetooth connectivity and longer batte...
I know, you've been wanting to ask the question since hearing the model name of this camera. What does the "SL" in the SL2 model name mean? Canon's official answer is: "It doesn't have a meaning". I hate to leave you disappointed, so. consider SL to me...
Higher resolution and better image quality than SL1; Much improved dynamic range; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Compact body with improved ergonomics; Articulating touchscreen; Full HD movies up to 60p; Better battery life,
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Dynamic range and high ISO performance still not as good as leading competitors; No 4K video option; OVF only offers 9 AF points,
Published: 2017-06-29, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Canon's EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is a compact DSLR aimed at photographers and vloggers buying their first interchangeable lens camera. Replacing the four-year-old EOS 100D / SL1, it offers a more sophisticated point-of-entry than the cheapest DSLRs and a smal...
