Canon 700D vs Sony A550

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 700D versus Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 700D was brought out 3 years later than the A550 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 700D grades against the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 700D enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 700D versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 700D vs the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A550 is 65 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and A550.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 700D to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 700D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.