Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3

A great intro for those just starting out ; It’s compact and relatively lightweight ; Vari-angle touch screen LCD

Plastic-y feel to body ; Slightly bulkier than mirrorless camera rivals ; Four-way directional pad at rear is small

Experienced DSLR users may find the Canon EOS 250D a little too simplistic, with its guided user interface being offered from the get-go. However, for newcomers its user-friendly handling, compact dimensions, straightforward menus, control layout and...

Excellent battery life ; Great Dual Pixel CMOS AF system ; Small, light body with good handling ; Touch controls implemented well ; LCD is very responsive

Dated 9-point AF system ; Awkwardly designed power control ; 4K video crop and rolling shutter ; Not a huge upgrade ; Kit lens could be optically better

The EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D blends a number of tried-and-tested features with a mount that accepts an endless array of lenses, and its small size, battery life and general performance are all solid. It's only a minor, and frankly not very exciting,...

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

Boring video mode ; Not enough body controls

It’s a rare photographer that can’t remember their first serious DSLR, and for years Canon has played a key role in building cameras that offer the perfect blend of affordability, performance, usability and image quality. The EOS 250D continues that...

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

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

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

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.

Very light and compact for a DSLR ; Great Live View autofocus response ; Vari-angle touchscreen ; Simple but effective controls

Only 9 AF points in viewfinder shooting ; Thicker body than mirrorless rivals ; Four-way pad quite small

There are two cheaper DSLRs in the Canon range than this one – the EOS Rebel T100 and the EOS Rebel SL7 – but we reckon this EOS Rebel SL3 is a better buy than both of them. The T100 was so cheap it was actually quite unappealing and looks as if it's...