Canon 550D vs Sony W810

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 550D and Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close but the 550D (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 550D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 550D scores vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 550D enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 550D and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 550D versus the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and W810 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and W810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.