Canon 100D vs Sony A550

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 100D and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 3 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 100D matches up versus the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 100D has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 100D against the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A550 is 73 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and A550.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 100D to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 100D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.