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Canon SL2 vs Sony A500

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Newer Model is Canon SL3
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • New Model is Sony A560
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SL2 vs Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL2 was revealed 7 years after the A500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL2 matches up versus the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A500

 SL2 A500 
AnnouncedJune 2017August 2009More modern by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Canon SL2

 A500 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A500

 SL2 A500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 and the A500.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and A500 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and A500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SL2 to produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A500 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Sony A500
74
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A500 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (520 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography details
Sony A500 Travel photography details
82
great battery pack (650 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
43
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (520 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A500 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (520 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL2
Vlogging with Sony A500
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A500
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2009-08-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 630g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1041 772
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 520 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $638