Canon 500D vs Sony A290

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 500D and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was introduced 12 months before the A290 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 500D scores versus the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 500D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D offers physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D and Sony A290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 500D compared to the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and A290 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and A290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 500D to produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.