Canon 40D vs Sony A500

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 40D and Sony A500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was introduced 22 months before the A500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 40D grades against the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D comes with outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon 40D and Sony A500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 40D versus the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and A500 is 57 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and A500.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A500 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.