Canon 300D vs Sony A580

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 300D vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A580 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 300D was introduced 8 years prior to the A580 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 300D scores against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 300D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 300D Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D features outside measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 300D compared to the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and A580 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and A580.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A580 to show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.