Canon 100D vs Sony A500

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 100D versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A500 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 3 years after the A500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 100D scores vs the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are available at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 100D and the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A500 is 73 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and A500.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 100D to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.