Canon 1000D vs Sony A58

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1000D versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A58 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1000D was manufactured 6 years prior to the A58 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1000D matches up versus the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1000D versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1000D versus the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and A58 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and A58.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A58 to render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.