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Canon 500D vs Sony A380

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Launched June 2009
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Old Model is Canon 450D
  • Replacement is Canon 550D
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 500D vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was brought out 2 months earlier than the A380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the 500D grades against the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Sony A380

 500D A380 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon 500D

 A380 500D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 500D and Sony A380

 500D A380 
IntroducedJune 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 500D features 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 500D vs Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 500D versus the A380.

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and A380.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 500D to resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 500D
Portrait photography with Sony A380
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography highlights
Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 500D Vlogging advice
Sony A380 Vlogging advice
27
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 500D vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Sony A380
 Canon EOS 500DSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 500D Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also called as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-06-08 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 67
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.8
DXO Low light score 663 614
Other
Battery life 440 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E5 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $650 $899