Canon 1100D vs Sony A550

Below is a extended review of the Canon 1100D vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1100D was announced 17 months later than the A550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1100D matches up versus the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1100D vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D and the A550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A550 is 67 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A550.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A550 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 1100D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.