Canon 500D vs Canon 5D

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 500D and Canon 5D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the 5D (13MP) is pretty similar but the 500D (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 500D was announced 3 years after the 5D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 500D matches up vs the 5D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Canon EOS 5D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Canon 5D has proportions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 500D and the 5D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and 5D is 70 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and 5D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 500D using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon 500D will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 500D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.