Canon 500D vs Sony WX220

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 500D and Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the 500D (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 500D was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 500D scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D has physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon 500D and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 500D and the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and WX220 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and WX220.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 500D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will offer greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.