Canon 550D vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 550D versus Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the 550D (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 550D was manufactured 12 months after the HX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 550D matches up against the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 550D enjoys physical 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) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 550D versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 550D vs the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and HX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and HX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 550D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 550D will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 550D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.