Canon 500D vs Sony A35

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 500D versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 500D was brought out 3 years prior to the A35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 500D grades vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 500D versus the A35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 500D and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and A35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A35 to resolve extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.