“The Rebel SL3 is a fine DSLR camera but doesn’t stand out next to Canon’s new mirrorless options.”

Coming a couple of years after the 200D made its debut, the 250D sits almost at the bottom of Canon’s DSLR line-up, designed to capture the imagination of beginner photographers. Many of the same specifications have been carried over from its older model, but one interesting new addition is 4K video...

Good image quality in most situations, Fully articulating, touch-sensitive screen, 4K video recording (albeit with a crop), Huge number of accessories available, Good price

Limited 9-point auto focus system through viewfinder, 95% viewfinder coverage, 4K video crop, Kit lens not great

The Canon SL3 is decent for landscape photography. It keeps noise and graininess in images to a fairly low level, even when using moderately high ISO settings. Its fully-articulated screen is bright enough to be seen in direct sunlight.

Ergonomic design., Good battery life.

Relatively bulky., Mediocre build quality.

The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is a great option for beginners that are looking to get serious about photography. It's comfortable to hold, fun to use, and has a useful guide mode to help you learn photography's basics in real time.

Casual family and social photographers, travel photographers and those looking to start learning the basics of photography.

More advanced users that will miss more greater control and customization options, those looking for better video quality and those wanting to shoot fast action.

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...

The key to a good entry-level DSLR is providing easy-to-use functions for those less skilled. Whether they are trying a DSLR for the first time or looking to progress from basic auto shooting to more creative work, the camera needs to provide a route in and a way to learn more.

Vari-angle touchscreen allows forward-facing view; Suits beginners and advanced shooters; Live view focus-tracking performs really well; In-camera effects and scene modes actually useful; Strong battery life

4K video requires cropping and suffers rolling shutter; AF points limited with viewfinder; Bulkier than mirrorless options

The Canon EOS 250D is the world's lightest DSLR with movable screen, the camera weighs just 449g with battery and memory card. Updating the EOS 200D, the 250D offers 4K video recording, a 24mp sensor, and is designed to be easy to use for beginners, as well as offering more advanced shooting.

Compact DSLR with vari-angle touch-screen; 24mp sensor with good noise performance; 4K video recording; Excellent colour reproduction; Easy to use menu system and controls

Only 9 AF points when using OVF; Slow continuous shooting in comparison to mirrorless cameras; No built-in panoramic shooting mode; Could be quicker access to controls

Love the simplicity of this camera, it is really easy to set up and use, and an enjoyable first step up from the iphone. Really appreciate and recommend buying with the 75-300mm lense (for distance shots).

A camera with the potential to turn keen photographers into obsessives. Good value for money meets good usability and image quality

Great image quality, Superb battery life, Incredible selection of lenses

Boring video mode, Not enough body controls

An ideal starter’s DSLR that can take lovely photos so long as you work within its limitations

Excellent stills, Flexible LCD screen, Excellent battery life, Helpful guide mode

Patchy 4K video, Limited autofocus through viewfinder, Small buttons