Reasons to choose EOS 500D
Released in 2009, EOS 500D has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 15.1 MP effective resolution, and a 520 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 500D
vs Canon EOS M
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS 500D332 mm²
EOS M- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS 500D and EOS M have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 500DMetricEOS M
15.1 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
4.69 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
22 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
4.54 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
—Maximum video—
520 gWeight298 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 500D and EOS M have the same sensor area. The EOS M has the lighter body. The EOS M has the higher effective resolution. The EOS M is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS M
Released in 2012, EOS M has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 298 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.