Canon 750D vs Sony A500

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 750D and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 750D was launched 5 years after the A500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 750D scores vs the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 750d and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 750D Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 750D has got physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 750D and the A500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A500 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 750D and A500.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 750D to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 750D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.