Canon 500D vs Sony A300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 500D vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 17 months after the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 500D matches up against the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 500D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 500D compared to the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 500D and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and A300.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 500D to resolve more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 500D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.