Canon 50D vs Sony A700

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 50D versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 50D was revealed 11 months later than the A700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 50D scores vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 50D has physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 50D compared to the A700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and A700 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and A700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 50D to produce greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 50D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.