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Canon T3 vs Canon SL1

Started Jul 20, 2015 | Questions
alexze New Member • Posts: 2
Canon T3 vs Canon SL1

Hello all,

I've owned a T3 for the past couple of years with a standard 18-55mm IS II kit lens. I've been pretty happy with it and have added 2 other lenses.

I stumbled upon a mystery deal on Amazon prime day: mystery DSLR with a camera holster and a 16 GB SD card for $419. Impulse buy: I gambled and received an SL1 with 18-55mm STM lens

Doing the math it looks like the SL1 cost me about $385. If I get $178 back for the T3 (Amazon trade in), the new set would have cost me about $200.

I've read a couple of reviews pointing out that the SL1 was a better camera overall, not to mention the value of the STM lens. No doubt that if I didn't own a DSLR, the SL1 would have been my pick. My question is: I'm really getting much for $200?

I'm now wondering if I should return it and stick with my T3 and look for other STM lenses, or if I should sell my T3.

By the way, I've read somewhere on the web that in order to get the full features of an STM, I needed a T3i or better, is this true?

Thanks.

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Canon EOS 1100D (EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50) Canon EOS 600D (EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5)
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Aldrich
Aldrich Forum Member • Posts: 62
Re: Canon T3 vs Canon SL1

I would keep the SL1 and Trade in the T3.

There are many advantages to the newer (by 2 years) camera. A side by side comparison

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos1100d&products=canon_eos100d

  • 18 MP vs 12MP
  • Digic 5 vs Digic 4
  • ISO 25600 vs 6400
  • Better LCD and Viewfinder
  • 4 FPS vs 3 FPS
  • 1080P vs 720P video
  • STM lenses and a camera that can use them.

The only negative is the smaller battery.  But overall a great upgrade.

 Aldrich's gear list:Aldrich's gear list
Canon EOS 80D Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM +3 more
(unknown member) Regular Member • Posts: 355
Re: Canon T3 vs Canon SL1
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$178 trade in? Why don't you keep it and use both cams? A different lens on each could save lens swaps. Just a thought.

Digirame Forum Pro • Posts: 41,857
Re: Canon T3 vs Canon SL1

Enjoy your new Canon SL1 (100D) camera.  There's so many advantages of having newer technology.  You've been given already some good answers.

OP alexze New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Canon T3 vs Canon SL1

Thank you all for your input. I will keep the SL1.

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