Canon 1100D vs Sony A55

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1100D vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was brought out 8 months after the A55 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1100D scores versus the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1100D versus the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and A55.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A55 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 1100D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.