Canon 500D vs Canon 60D

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 500D vs Canon 60D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the 60D (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 500D was unveiled 17 months earlier than the 60D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 500D grades vs the 60D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Canon EOS 60D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Canon 60D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Canon 60D has dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon 500D vs Canon 60D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 500D compared to the 60D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and 60D is 70 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and 60D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 60D to show extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.