Canon 750D vs Canon SX500 IS

Here, we are matching up the Canon 750D vs Canon SX500 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the 750D (APS-C) and SX500 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The 750D was unveiled 2 years after the SX500 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 750D grades vs the SX500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 750d & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 750D Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D has outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 750D vs Canon SX500 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 750D compared to the SX500 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 750D and SX500 IS is 66 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and SX500 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 750D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 750D will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 750D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.