Canon 550D vs Canon R6

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 550D versus Canon R6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the R6 (20MP) is pretty close but the 550D (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 550D was revealed 11 years earlier than the R6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 550D matches up vs the R6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D and Canon EOS R6. The full galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Canon R6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 550D has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Canon R6 has measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check the Canon 550D versus Canon R6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550D compared to the R6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and R6 is 70 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and R6.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 550D having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon R6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 550D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.