Canon 550D vs Canon 70D

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon 550D versus Canon 70D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the 70D (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 550D was launched 4 years before the 70D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 550D matches up vs the 70D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Canon EOS 70D. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 550D comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Canon 70D has sizing of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Check the Canon 550D versus Canon 70D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 550D and the 70D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and 70D is 70 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550D and 70D.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 70D to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.