Canon 650D vs Sony A55

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 650D and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was introduced 2 years later than the A55 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 650D grades versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 650D comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 650D versus the A55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A55 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and A55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 650D to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 650D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.