Canon 550D vs Sony A450

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 550D vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 550D was introduced 3 months later than the A450 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 550D matches up versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 550D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 550D features external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 550D and the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and A450.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 550D to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.