Canon 1000D vs Sony A65

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon 1000D versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was released 4 years prior to the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1000D matches up against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1000D compared to the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and A65 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and A65.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1000D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.