Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 / Kiss X9

World’s lightest DSLR with vari-angle screen ; Fast focusing performance in Live View ; Intuitive layout of buttons and dials ; Guided user interface helps beginners learn the key controls and settings

Basic arrangement of 9 AF points ; Single scroll dial on the top plate

Investing in your first interchangeable-lens camera is a big decision to make. Two of the key things you’ll want to look for are a reliably performing camera that’s well supported by a wide range of lenses and accessories. The Canon EOS 200D delivers...

Great Live View AF performance ; Polished touchscreen interface ; Easy to use ; Image quality very good ; User-friendly interface

9-point AF system is somewhat basic ; High price – at least for now ; Plasticky finish ; No 4K video

The compact proportions of the original Rebel SL1 / 100D meant it was truly novel amongst its peers, but the slightly bulkier proportions of the EOS Rebel SL2 / EOS 200D make it feel more like a slightly pared-down Rebel T7i / 800D than anything...

Tilt-angle touchscreen is great to use ; Small scale and lightweight for a DSLR ; High standard of image quality ; Lots of EF lenses to grow into ; Guided UI makes it more accessible for newcomers (with room to grow) ; Great battery life

9-point AF system isn't the best going (especially for continuous autofocus) ; Viewfinder has 95% field-of-view limits ; Live view autofocus not fully accurate ; Video limits to Full HD only

We genuinely weren't expecting Canon to launch a 100D replacement model because of the potential cross-over this has with the company's EOS M mirrorless series. Because, in our view, the 200D is better than any EOS M, has greater lens support and...

Compact size for a DSLR ; Has an optical viewfinder ; Good image quality in most conditions ; Big range of lenses

Still larger than mirrorless rivals ; Only nine AF points

A great first option for beginners who prefer DSLR-style handling and features over those on mirrorless cams

With a gap of four years, the Canon EOS 200D offers a significant update to the 100D , with a 24mp sensor, white priority white balance (great for product shots), improved continuous shooting speed (5fps), improved battery life (650 shots), impressive...

Compact size ; Fast live-view autofocus ; Articulating touchscreen ; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ; Easy to use

Nine-point AF system when using viewfinder ; Small viewfinder ; Outclassed by mirrorless rivals

After four years, the Rebel SL2 is a significant improvement over the original. Everything but the AF system (when using the viewfinder) has changed. The inclusion of an articulating monitor, touchscreen, wireless connectivity, and a new sensor with...

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.

Dated nine-point focus system. Some focus lag in live view. Small Raw shooting buffer. Video limited to 1080p.

The SL2 is a solid option for any entry-level user in search of an SLR, but it's by no means bleeding edge in terms of performance. It's not the absolute best at anything it does, but it does a lot of things well. Image quality is much better than what...