Canon 350D vs Sony A580

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon 350D versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A580 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 350D was announced 7 years earlier than the A580 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 350D grades against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 350D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 350D comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 350D versus the A580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and A580.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A580 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be behind in sensor tech.