Sony A500

similar to Sony A500
61
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DSLR
Type
APS-C
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
No video mode (N/A)
Video
12,800
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
520 shots
Battery Life
Exceptional picture quality, super-fast response and maximum shooting versatility come together with the Sony A500 camera. A 12.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine deliver amazing image quality with high-sensitivity shooting at up to ISO12800. You can also expand your shooting opportunities with two Live View modes, Quick Auto Focus Live View and Manual Focus Check Live View. Plus, a 9-area tracking auto focus system makes it possible to capture high-speed shots with a fast shutter speed and up to 5 frames/sec continuous shooting. And it’s easy to frame high and low-angle shots on the tiltable 3.0″ LCD. The A550L comes with a DT 18-55mm lens zoom lens.

24 Alternative Cameras to Sony A500

We’ve combed through thousands of cameras to compile this list of cameras which we think are good alternatives to the Sony A500. We’ve looked at DSLR cameras with a APS-C sensor (most of the time) and also rated their overall performance for guidance. You can find even more similar camera suggestions if you click on a camera in the list – doing this will take you to another list we’ve compiled of cameras similar to that one.
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Canon SL2

94
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
650 shots
Battery Life
Canon's compact EOS Rebel SL2 provides versatile built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity plus key camera features like a newly-developed 24.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS image sensor paired with Canon's DIGIC… more

Nikon D7100

93
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
51
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
950 shots
Battery Life
Meet the new flagship of Nikon's outstanding DX-format HD-SLR line-up: the D7100. Incorporating recent advancements in HD-SLR technology, the D7100 brings a thrilling new level of image quality, speed, connectivity… more

Nikon D5200

93
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
39
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
Transforming everyday sights into images that move us. Shooting photos and videos is about more than capturing memories. A great camera brings your creative vision to life with striking clarity.… more

Nikon D3400

93
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1200 shots
Battery Life
Before the Nikon D3400 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black), you chose your smartphone camera for convenience. Zooming was clumsy. Shooting in low light was nearly impossible. Capturing fast… more

Canon 77D

91
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
25,600
Max ISO
45
Autofocus Points
6.0 fps
Capture Speed
600 shots
Battery Life
The EOS 77D is a perfect combination of quality and control. Results are stunning thanks to an optical viewfinder and fast and accurate dual pixel CMOS AF with Phase detection,… more

Nikon D40

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
6 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
Unknown
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
470 shots
Battery Life
Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet… more

Canon 450D

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
4.0 fps
Capture Speed
600 shots
Battery Life
For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s… more

Canon 60D

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1100 shots
Battery Life
With the new EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use.… more

Canon 500D

90
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
15 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
440 shots
Battery Life
Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image… more

Canon 7D Mark II

88
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
20 megapixels
Resolution
Video
16,000
Max ISO
65
Autofocus Points
10.0 fps
Capture Speed
670 shots
Battery Life
20.2 MP CMOS sensor and ISO 100-16000 High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps 65-point all cross-type AF system Stunning Full HD video with Custom Movie Servo AF (speed… more

Canon 40D

86
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
6.5 fps
Capture Speed
800 shots
Battery Life
Building on the success of Canon's perennially popular prosumer EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first… more

Nikon D3000

85
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
11
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
500 shots
Battery Life
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon’s intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly… more

Nikon D300S

84
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
12 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
51
Autofocus Points
7.0 fps
Capture Speed
950 shots
Battery Life
The rugged D300S' hallmarks include versatility, speed, agility and exceptional image quality. Versatility is its 12.3-megapixel, DX-format CMOS image sensor, with Nikon EXPEED image processing that captures stunning low-noise stills… more

Nikon D200

83
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
Unknown
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
400 shots
Battery Life
The powerful, feature-packed D200 digital SLR camera delivers a high-precision, high-performance package and creates a new class of camera between entry-level and professional digital SLRs. more

Sony A65

82
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
10.0 fps
Capture Speed
560 shots
Battery Life
Best of both worlds, 24.3 megapixel and up to 10 fps. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror… more

Canon 750D

81
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
24 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
19
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
440 shots
Battery Life
For gorgeous, high-quality photos and videos that are easy to share, look to the Canon EOS Rebel T6i camera. The EOS Rebel T6i does more, easier, making capturing photos and… more

Sony A55

79
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
10.0 fps
Capture Speed
380 shots
Battery Life
Sony Alpha SLTA55VL DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology (Black) more

Nikon D40X

78
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Very Low
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
1,600
Max ISO
3
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
520 shots
Battery Life
The compact Nikon D40x -- designed to deliver the picture-taking benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x is ready to shoot when you… more

Sony A580

74
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
16 megapixels
Resolution
Video
12,800
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
7.0 fps
Capture Speed
1050 shots
Battery Life
Don't let life pass you by. Capture fast action that other cameras miss thanks to Sonys Quick AF Live View and its accurate display of your subjects movements. You can… more

Sony A58

74
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
20 megapixels
Resolution
Video
16,000
Max ISO
15
Autofocus Points
8.0 fps
Capture Speed
690 shots
Battery Life
20.1MP Exmor HD APS-C CMOS Sensor, 15-Point AF with 3 Cross-Type Sensors Translucent Mirror Technology, Auto Object Framing and Auto HDR 8fps Full Resolution Continuous Shooting, SVGA OLED Tru-Finder 1,440k-Dot… more

Canon 60Da

66
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
High Entry Level
Price Range
18 megapixels
Resolution
Video
6,400
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
5.0 fps
Capture Speed
1100 shots
Battery Life
Canon EOS 60DA The first astrophotography-specialized DSLR since the 2004-vintage Canon EOS 20Da, the 60Da shares most of the features of the 60D, but with one key differences that will… more

Sony A300

65
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
10 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
730 shots
Battery Life
For first-time DSLR users, Sony¿s ¿ (alpha) DSLR-A300 combines superb 10.2 MP quality with Live Preview mode that links you and your subject in a large 2.7¿ LCD screen for… more

Sony A390

64
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Bargain
Price Range
14 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
9
Autofocus Points
3.0 fps
Capture Speed
230 shots
Battery Life
The Sony A390 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design to make it easier to use. That’s exactly what we said about the the A390’s predecessor,… more

Canon 1D Mark II N

55
Our Score
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Type
Sensor
Low Entry Level
Price Range
8 megapixels
Resolution
Video
3,200
Max ISO
45
Autofocus Points
9.0 fps
Capture Speed
1200 shots
Battery Life
Record-Breaking SpeedWorld's fastest digital SLR. 8.5 fps for up to 48 full-resolution JPEGs in a burst. Canon's new EOS-1D Mark II N can record 8.5 frames-per-second for up to 48… more

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