Canon 600D vs Sony A500

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon 600D versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 600D was revealed 20 months after the A500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 600D grades versus the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 600D against the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and A500 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and A500.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 600D to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 600D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.