Canon 500D vs Sony A68

Below, we are matching up the Canon 500D vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and A68 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was announced 7 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 500D scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 500D and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D features physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 500D vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 500D and the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and A68.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to give you extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.