Canon 550D vs Sony A100

Lets look more closely at the Canon 550D and Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 550D was released 3 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 550D scores vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 550D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 550D and Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 550D vs the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and A100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 550D to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern 550D provides an edge in sensor tech.