Canon 550D vs Sony A68

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 550D versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 550D was introduced 6 years before the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 550D grades vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D provides 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) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 550D versus the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and A68.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 550D is going to be behind in sensor tech.