Canon Rebel SL1: The World's Smallest DSLR Camera

Canon unveiled on Thursday what it says is the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever made, the EOS Rebel SL1. Its footprint is significantly smaller than the company's lightweight T4i DSLR, although it's still not quite as small as the EOS-M mirrorless design.

The SL1 weighs less than a pound — just 14.36 ounces. Overall dimensions (WxHxD) are 4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches. While it's close to the EOS-M in size (but significantly thicker to accommodate the mirror), it shares the same curved overall design as most Canon DSLRs.

The camera has a new 18-megapixel sensor in the standard APS-C size, paired with the company's DIGIC5 image processor. The sensor is a new Hybrid CMOS AF II design, which Canon says provides a wider area for the nine-point autofocus system when using Live View.