Canon's ultra-compact APS-C DSLR — Dual Pixel AF, articulating touchscreen, Bluetooth, and guided UI for beginners.
The Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2, 2017) was Canon's smallest and lightest DSLR, targeting beginners and travel photographers who wanted a compact body with optical viewfinder and full EF/EF-S lens compatibility. Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivered fast live view focusing.
24.2MP APS-C sensor with good image quality. Dual Pixel AF in live view is fast and accurate. 9-point OVF AF with 1 cross-type centre — basic but functional. Articulating touchscreen. 1080p 60fps video. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Canon EF/EF-S mount. Built-in flash. Optical pentamirror viewfinder. Single SD card slot. 453g body. Guided UI mode simplifies settings for beginners. No 4K video.
Common and cheap used. Check shutter count. The 200D Mark II (250D/SL3) added 4K. The R50 mirrorless is the spiritual successor. A genuinely good beginner DSLR — the compact size makes it comfortable for small hands.