Canon 450D vs Sony A550

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 450D vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 450D was introduced 18 months earlier than the A550 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 450D scores vs the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D provides physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 450D and the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A550 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and A550.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A550 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 450D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.