Canon 500D vs Sony A580

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 500D versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was launched 23 months before the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 500D matches up versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D provides 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 500D and the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and A580.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A580 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.