Canon 550D vs Sony A330

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 550D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A330 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 550D was unveiled 11 months after the A330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550D matches up vs the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 550D features external 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) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 550D versus the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550D and A330 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550D and A330.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 550D to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 550D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.