Canon 450D vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 450D and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 450D was introduced 15 months prior to the A500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 450D matches up vs the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 450D offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 450D against the A500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and A500 is 70 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and A500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 450D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.