Canon 500D vs Sony A350

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 500D and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 13 months later than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 500D matches up against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 500D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 500D provides physical 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) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D and Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 500D against the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and A350.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 500D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 500D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.