Canon 700D vs Sony A500

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 700D versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 700D was brought out 3 years after the A500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 700D scores vs the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon 700D versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 700D against the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and A500 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and A500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 700D to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer 700D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.