Canon SL2 Review vs Sony a6000 Series Cameras 

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I'd absolutely go for the Canon. It's relatively cheap, and the lens lineup is huge and way more affordable than Sony. What's the point of having a DSLR with just one lens?

I have brought Canon 200D/SL2 mainly for videograph and I think I make the right choice. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

I own both of them, prefer SL2. The touch screen on SL2 and Dual Pixel autofocus is just a clear win... I also like the lens selections of Canon. I have 24mm f2.8 pancake, 40mm f2.8 pancake, 10-18mm wide angle, and of course 50mm f1.8. They are all very affordable, and super lightweight and small. I use 5D4 for serious photos, 80D+400mm f5.6 for wildlife, and SL2 for casual or long hiking. If used in the right way, the difference between 5D4+L lens and SL2 plus pancake lens is not that significant on instagram. On computer or large screen, the difference is obvious. I'm going to give A6000 to my mom, to replace her point-and-shot. My only concern is that she might get annoyed by the battery life. Otherwise, A6000 is also a great intro-camera.

I had a Sony, wx350, point and shoot, before I got my a6000, so the menu scheme was not a problem, as I was familiar... I think the a6000 is a great camera at it's price point, (about $150.00, US less than the sl2 with the kit) The auto focus is very good and the a6000 is pretty good in low light and I do like the smaller form factor... Thx, Moses.

Great video. I would definitely use the Canon. I've owned the Sony a5100 once upon a time and really didn't like the feel and menus. I've owned a few Canons at this point and they are all easier to use. Thanks for making this.

I love my SL2, it can achieve such an amazing picture quality despite how small it is! It's great that Canon trickled down so many features into this camera especially the Digic 7 processor, Dual-Pixel AF, and the same 24mp APS-C sensor as the 77D and T7i. I literally went 4-5 days straight of golden hour shooting sessions each for about 3-4hours with the camera on/standby, taking roughly 30-50 shots (20 of them w/liveview for landscape focus stacking) and only by day 4 it finally dropped from full battery meter to 2/3 battery meter...talk about great battery life! The main reason I chose the SL2 as my first camera was because I always loved the look and feel of DSLRs, but wanted something small enough to have the versatility to eventually try street photography without the sacrifice of lens choices for other photography disciplines like wildlife and landscape photography. I am more than pleased with my investment and I will probably continue to use this camera for years to come easily :)

For myself the SL2 is the winner because I have most of the cannon budget lenses.

The amount of snacks you packed into that bag made me so happy! 😎 How does the size and weight compare to the T6s? Have you compared the two? (Asking for a tiny friend.)

Owned the SL1 and now the SL2 and it's awesome great photos awesome video!

My first "serious" camera was a Sony NEX6. I never used a full size DSLR so for me the small grip feels more natural. I guess it's what you are used to that truly defines what is comfortable.

For any Canon beginner, I'd absolutely recommend the t7i/800D instead of this SL2. Only because of that Slower and ancient View Finder focusing system.

Great job on your script/layout of the whole video, your mic was working great, thanks for the A/B comparison...and you have a great vibe.

I have owned both, and currently still own the 200D (I'm based in the UK). The dual pixel AF also works for stills in live view mode, and I find myself tending to use it like a mirrorless camera that happens to have a mirror box than the other way around. Results from this camera when combined with lenses like the Sigma 24-105 Art, or the Canon L series equivalent are outstanding.

Battery life and price point are heavily missing topics in the video

Toby - I’m a canon shooter and just bought the Fuji xt20. In my experience the weight is a huge benefit but the bigger benefit is the glass. I was in Italy for 10 days and took camera everywhere. Always had the 18-55 and 10-24 with me with a manfrotto pixi mini in my pocket! That would never happen with my canon t2i on which I have a 15-85 lens.

Thanks for sharing. SL2 was my choice. Though I am sure I could work with both, the SL2 is simply a joy to use, so am sure I use it more and as a result create more opportunities. For video work, the touch focus is superb. Fantastic for rack focusing.

Great video! I picked up the SL2 and love it. The DPAF, light weight, and of ease of use are just a few things that I love about this camera.

Got my nephew the SL2 for Christmas. Pretty impressed with it. Nice little camera. Love your Camera bag by the way!

A great review of contrasting cameras -- nicely done. I love my Sony A6300. It's my grab and go camera. Since I mostly shoot in A-mode, I don't find the controls daunting. I would love that dual-pixel autofocus, but I also want great video quality that the A6300 has.

So for still picture, 200d is the right choice?

Great video comparison of these two cameras! I'd choose the sl2 because I'm a beginner and canon has that teaching software. I subscribed to your channel to see more videos like this one! 👍👏

I almost bought the SL-1 but got the 3Ti instead because of it articulating screen particularly. I like the compactness of the SL-2 with its new features I'd be tempted to replace the T3i with it. I looked at the Sony mirrorless system and their limited lens selection was a turn off for me.

To me the big problem with sony is the Lens Selection, particularly with aps -c line, is not great, is limited and expensive. Then you have the master series while nice and sharp are huge and super expensive. Canon value on the long run is better imo, you have more Lens to choose from. More used market , more 3rd Patty Lens and accessories at better price points. I would love to see a Canon sl2 with a EVF, that would be a hit I think.

Having an articulated screen is something I really don't want to do without since I've used several cameras with it. It simply comes in handy all too often.

wow, what a great review, ive seen dozens of reviews, yours was the best one, keep it up man

I need more than 4 seconds of screen time to make adjustments. I’m hoping that I can get it to change the settings to 1 minute otherwise this camera is not going to work for me. I have one on order. Great video. Top notch video for me. Thanks. ❤❤❤

I can throw in my opinion on this youtube video as I have recently come back from 15 day cruise holiday in the Caribbean. I took with me canon 7D, sigma 17-70 f2.8 DC lens, EF 24-105L IS USM Lens, 580EX mkII speedlite, Sony NEX5R with 18-55 f4-5.6 OSS and 16mm OSS f.2.8, and not forgetting my samsung galaxy s7 smart phone. Firstly the 7D is by far the best camera to use and is best all rounder with fast auto focusing, decent video, 2 lens give me close and far reach capabilities, plus easy to change modes & settings. Down side large, heavy, takes a lot of room on my day bag when on shore Excursions, plus locals notice your gear very easily. One last point is i did a lot of ambient photos on deck with a setting sun with the 7D and the speedlite. Which worked really well and got some great photos. Now when I asked people to take a photo of me and the wife I had to explain a long while on how to use 7D as no one had ever use a dslr ( there are of course people on ship with dslr's they were never around d when I needed them ) and it was heavy for them to hold. The biggest issue was no one was use to a eye view finder on a camera ! The Sony nex5r was very to carry around and video is very good. It does not look expensive and blends in very well. It is easy to take to ship restaurants, bars etc as I could put it in my jacket pocket. Down side are bright sun light on the screen makes almost impossible to compose a shoot. Trying to change settings in the poor sony menu is difficult enough and ever more so when you can see the screen in bright sun light. No off camera flash means ambient shots on deck with a setting sun were very challenging as time and fill light is not on my side ! The main reason people use smart phones is easy off use. Photos around the bars, dinning tables, swimming pools, candid shots were so easy with the smart phone. With the Pro feature on the s7 I can get ambient shoots, silky water fall photos etc. Main draw back for me is no zoom, no ability to trigger of camera flash. I do need a smaller dslr like the 200d for traveling as it gives me almost best of all world's, though not the top performing in each category I can use my good glass on the 200d and the 580EX mkII speedlite . Buying into top sony G master glass will cost me a fortune considering I already own 2 L grade canon lens. At the moment I would need faster AF and more AF points, thumb stick to be a perfect small travellers dslr. If those features were on the 200d I would buy it now ! The smart phone IMO gives the best play back due to screen size and high resolution. Camera manufacturers need to look a smart phone app developers to improve reviewing, renaming, sharing and editing photos stored on the camera. Sorry for the essay, so one last point to mention. I did video the resident dance tutor couple performing a show case dance from a high view ponit on all 3 devices. The dance couple like the smart phone footage best as it was clear ( even though the scene was in low light ) as it was shoot in 4k and viewed on a high resolution screen and easily transferred to their smart phone. I had no laptop with me so transferring files was not happening from my 2 cameras. We live in an instant world which needs to be incorporated in to cameras to compete with some very capable smart phones.

I think I prefer the Sony. I know that I can get adaptors and add cheap lenses and it seems like it has more options. I wish it had an articulating touch screen, but there are always trade offs.

This is a super helpful video! A lot of my questions about these two cameras have been answered so thank you! :)

I was never a fan a Sony products. I'll stick with Canon. If I was going to switch brands, it would be Nikon.

*nice piano song* "So I've been shooting my son on a zipline" *nice piano song*

Loved the video! I use the SL2, do you have a tutorial video on how to use the external audio on the camera? I have had this camera for days now and I can not get any sound when I use my external microphone, and this was the main reason I bought this camera.

The SL2 also has exposure compensation in Manual mode.

I had Canon EOS 450D and was thinking about going up to 90D or something (when it comes out). However, I realized that maybe after those 10 years I don't have to go up to get better rig. And EOS 200D (SL2) beats my old camera in virtually every aspect, obviously. I don't regret this buy at all. Is it perfect? No. It's smaller and AE lock is kinda hard to reach now, and there are other small annoyances. But there are tons of benefits! Video, articulated touch display, 24mpx, processor, fast live view... I mean, for this price, I'm totally satisfied. My plans to go up their line to two-digitD camera is postponed for many years. :-) Bravo, Canon, this little thing has the right muscle for the right price.

I love my a6300, but the SL2 looks like a great option, especially as a family video camera. I use a G85 for most video, but that Canon DPAF would be super nice, as would that lens lineup!

is it worth to buy in 2019?

It's a tough question but I think that the Sony's smaller size would tip the scales for me. (Currently learning about photography on a Canon 20D that I bought about 14 months ago. I'll probably stick with it through this year.) I've watched several of your videos over the past few months, including some that are a few years old. The information has always been good but you have become a very polished teacher/presenter. I hope you have a great 2018.

I went from Nikon to a Sony a6000 wanted a smaller camera and I started doing more writing than photography that was August of 2017 in October got a 7Dmkii and now getting a SL2. The SL2 is a better choice for me since I'm getting back into videos again. I like the Sony a6x00 series a lot, I do have pro and cons about them though. Where the a6000 comes into its own as a second camera along with my DSLR its great for when I'm doing events and might want to share pictures on social media, the wifi is very good, auto focus is very fast. Battery issues I don't have them two batteries are enough for me. The SL2 for me being able to use my Canon lenses, the flip out screen are my main points 1080 vs 4k most people are watching on mobile devices, 1080 is more than enough, If I had a 4k capable camera I would still probably shoot in 1080 anyway. I don't have to pick the SL2 is my choice.

After I reviewed a number of cameras like Canon T6, Canon T6i, Canon T6, Canon T6i, Sony a6000, Sony a6300, Panasonic G7, Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600 Andrés Canon SL2, I decided to buy the lady because in the end, it gave me the best value for my money and needs like an amateur photographer. If you compare the SL2 to the T6 and T7 models, tthe latter have an older image processor, the Panasonic is older and the Sony models have not a articulated LCD. Msybe the camera's price is different in Chile, e.g. SL2 cost around US$ 1.000 and both T6 and T7 cost around US$ 400 and US$500. However, the features are the same.

So, can you suggest a camera plus lens for a complete beginner under $1000. I am interested in portraits, landscape and kids in action (not heavy sports, just regular jumping here and there and playing in the park).

I have a FZ-200 looking to upgrade, was looking at the T7i and never knew the SL2 was the little brother until now. Seems good enough as an upgrade to get the better sensor higher MP and touch track focus. I see the A6000 and it feels a bit hollow. WHat I'd miss form the FZ-200 is the 12fps burst rate and mic & headphones jacks non shared. What I gain is APS-C 2x the megapixels and touch screen and track focus. Thanks for making the video! Well done I wish the pace was a bit faster as a view several videos by other people, I want to cut to he chase! But that's me.

Awesome! And a special thanks to your kids for their help. Happy 2018!

Really thorough review. Thank you!

I'm really appreciate your review about these camera. But I'd love to see more specific comparison about burst shoot in moving object conditions (not in sports, just walk or jogging or spinning around). I'm confused of buying canon 200D and 800D because of focus points. I don't know if 200D can shoot moving object as accurate as 800D or not? And between canon 800D and sony a6000? Thank you so much! You don't need to make a video, if you can answer me (not base on specs), I would appriciate!

I just bought 200d , since 2016 Im using mirrorless and thanks god that's good experience use dslr instead od mirrorless... I Know mirrorless have evf but for me better feeling is use optical view Finder 😉 In live view is no difference here anyway...

Great review as always. The interface on the Canon looks excellent and would be superb for a beginner.

ill be happy if you can upload the picturs of moving subject i want to see the difrent if you can and thank you for the video i relly love it. and ill be happy to know which you think best for begginer for travel and famly photos and again thank you

Hii mate ,,. I wqs planning to buy new cwmera 1st of mine . Beginner. Is 200d still good to go in 2020 ? Or suggest me better in this price range . Thxx

Great video, hoping to get the Canon SL2 soon. Thank you!

which one is best for artistic images, landscape photos and beaches and mountains? I am really in doubt between sl2 and a6000 for photos.

This is the Camera I recommend to all my friends and family who are looking to get into photography. The size, features for the price point, and great selection of budget apsc Canon glass makes it a winner in my book

Wow really wanted to trade in my SL1 for an SL2 for just the articulating screen but after seeing this video I want to now for so many other reasons. I always found the SL1 was an underrated camera.

We all have a mirrorless camera in our pockets. Yes our cellphones.

What is a great prime lens for recording RU-vid videos on the SL2 in a 12x12 room?

Between canon SL2 and the Canon 70D, which camera would be ideal for filming Quality RU-vid videos for business products? In your professional opinion!

I understand not wanting to use the SLR parts of the SL2. It is sort of a good, if rather bulky, mirrorless camera without an EVF. As soon as you want a viewfinder though it becomes a rather poor SLR. Anyone who uses a viewfinder should go for the Sony A6x00.

I would go with the Canon, definitely. For it's ease of use mainly, as I am very new to the world of photography. I would work my way through the different modes with the help of the camera itself! Brilliant!

Everyone has their own opinion... but as someone who moved from Canon TO Sony, I have NOT experienced the "disadvantages" mentioned in this video. Canon is OK... but Sony offers much more "Bang for the Buck" and I am a believer now.

I'd have the SL2 because it fits in with my existing lenses, and it makes an ideal travel camera with some of the lightweight primes and stm zooms.

Oh wow, you are from Seattle? I am running our local RU-vidr meetup here. Feel free to come by. Thanks for your detailed look at the SL2. I ordered one a few days ago and am even more stoked now for it to arrive!

Best review I’ve seen if the SL2.

Amazing review thanks so much!

I am in the market for a camera and was considering the SL2 vs M50. Any thoughts? Thanks

People people! Get a good lens. I had a t5 for a long time. Upgraded to t6i and sL2. Get a good editing laptop. 2012 MacBook and up. With maximum ram!!! Get good lenses. It’s all in the lens. I prefer sL2 because of new digic7 professor and the fact that it was dual pixel AF system. Couldn’t be happier. T7i,t6i, or sL2 are all great!! Not trying to get tangled up with nikon or Sony

Purchased SL2 for entry level photography, hopefully it arrives tomorrow!

Excellent video. No one wants to move from their smartphone to a dslr to NOT get magic coming from a $600-$1200 purchase. Canon video and photos just look the most pleasant and magical to my eyes, which if photography/videography is to be viewed as an art then this is what matters most. I watch videos all day of people talking about tech sheets, mainly “I jumped ship to Sony from canon because of specs” well, that’s doing beginners an injustice because beginners will literally only care about artistic magic....and Canon’s got it. ....(and before someone jumps down my throat about the use of a subjective word like “magic”, just remember photography is an artform, if you don’t know or feel magic when you see it then maybe art just isn’t your thing)

But which one is better for videos??

I am interested with the Canon, thank you for the video.

Sony has overheating problem?

I had the Canon sl1 and switched to the Sony a6000. I can get past the slightly clumsy Sony interface because I've gotten used to it but the biggest issues in my opinion are the non-touch screen focus and the lens range. Sony lenses are limited and overpriced. Way overpriced compared to the selection of second hand Canon lenses you can choose from. The deciding factor was that the Sony is a bit better in low light and the small size of the Sony can keep subjects more comfortable.

Awesome review, thanks. Two solid mid range cameras explained well.

thanks! i have been thinking a lot about what camera to get, as a beginner in the photography area, it helps me to a lot, now i think i will go to Canon. thanks!

Which camera is better for portrait photography

Nicely done. Isn't the SL1 actually smaller ????

I bought the SL2. Hopefully I get it tomorrow.

I asked Google about reviews of Sony support. 1 is by far the most common I found, both for cameras and TV. Sometimes for gear valued at some tens of thousands of $US. Don't believe me, do your own check. Note, I'm talking about support, not cameras and TVs. The products are well regarded.

Thank you for the review!

Great video! As primarily a storyteller I d probably choose the SL2. 4K is great but so many films have been make before 4k was available As a film maker I should be able to tell a story with my Galaxy S9 cellphone. But that’s just me, If I had maybe 5grand to spend on a system I’d probably choose the A6500 or even the GH5 but the 1.4 or 1.2 manual lenes are gonna be a bigger financial investment. But the SL2 image quality seems to Be capable of telling the “STORY” which is my main focus........Story First. Thanks for this video AWESOME

Which one to choose between canon 200d or nikon 5300..? I'm a beginner,this is my first dslr,from india,compared a lot and within my budget I choose d5300 now a small confusion between these two models,some one help,Thanks in advance

JMO, but the autofocus system on the A6000 series kicks Canon's butt all day long (especially in the video department) and I can use virtually any vintage glass on the A6000 series, which opens tons of possibilities for creative photography or film making.

please suggest me a camera for make a youtube videos purpose please i very confuse about it Sony A6000 or Canon SL200 and i my main purpose is to make videos so please suggest me sir i am very confuse

Great video as always!

Trying to decide on SL2 or G7 tough call or G85

I wonder why you didn't talk about prices. Do you have some interest in pushing Sony products? I mean, you are comparing a Sony Camera that costs 900 dls. against a Canon product that is 300 dls. cheaper! That should make up for the small differences that you see in the end results of both products. That is called value, and it is very important for most of us consumers! All in all, keep up the good work with your videos!!

Which is better

Excellent. To the point. Amazing review.

i have been using an xt2 for the past year and just changed to an sl2 not really doing 4k videos and i find it amusing that the sl2 photo quality is better in my opinion than the fuji. also considering that lenses are cheaper on the canon line. sony seems to be outdated in 2019 ...

Very helpful, thank you.

A fully articulating screen is only useful for people who take video and photos of themselves. For a still photographer, the Sony style flip up screen is far more user friendly because it is in line with the lens. Looking to the left of the camera is very awkward when shooting still photos.

thanks for the review !

On what camera was this video recorded on?

I disagree with your preference of the Sony when snapping those burst shots. Canon wins that one, despite not having as many FPS.

Can you tell me how the low lighting is for eg at a gig or something ?. Brilliant review by the way, & I love your voice. The wee ones are gorgeous.

Your reviews are one of the best. 👌👍

Seems like a good vlogging cam

I love the smallness of the Sony but the photo with the leaves had a strange bluish cast and the Canon photo didn't.

what camera do you use to record?

Thanks bro very I formative almost a week I have been collecting information on different models finally zeroed on 200d for user friendly flip screen good quality video record but Sony was in back of my kind though we are into the final phase of 2018 I have decided on canon 200d even the pricing of canon Is deal fixer value for money plus user interface plus flip screen beat the Sony 😀😀

Excellent review!