Canon 550D vs Sony A290
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Canon 550D vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Launched April 2010
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
- Previous Model is Canon 500D
- Successor is Canon 600D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
Photography Glossary Canon 550D vs Sony A290 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 550D and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A290 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 550D grades vs the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Sony A290
| 550D | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon 550D
| A290 | 550D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 550D and Sony A290
| 550D | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 550D vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 550D offers physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 550D versus the A290.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and A290 is 70 and 66 respectively.
Canon 550D vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and A290.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 550D to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Canon 550D vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Canon EOS 550D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 550D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Also Known as | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-04-01 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color liquid-crystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 530 grams (1.17 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 66 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 807 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E8 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $599 | $600 |