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Canon 550D vs Sony A580

Portability
70
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Canon EOS 550D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Canon 550D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
  • Replaced the Canon 500D
  • Later Model is Canon 600D
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A100
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Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 550D versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 550D was released 14 months prior to the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 550D scores against the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Sony A580

 550D A580 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 550D

 A580 550D 
AnnouncedMay 2011April 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 550D and Sony A580

 550D A580 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 550D has got outside 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 Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon 550D versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 550D and the A580.

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 550D and A580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 550D to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 550D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 550D Portrait photography factors
Sony A580 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 550D Street photography info
Sony A580 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 550D Sports photography features
Sony A580 Sports photography features
54
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (470 per charge)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 550D
Travel photography with Sony A580
55
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (470 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 550D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (470 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
two card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 550D Vlogging features
Sony A580 Vlogging features
31
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 550D vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 550D and Sony A580
 Canon EOS 550DSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 550D Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Also called as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-04-01 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color liquid-crystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530g (1.17 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.3
DXO Low light score 807 1121
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 1050 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at release $599 $848