Canon 650D vs Sony A100

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 650D vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was revealed 6 years after the A100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 650D grades vs the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D has outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 650D vs the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A100 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and A100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 650D to offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 650D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.