Canon 750D vs Sony A550
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Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Old Model is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A100

Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon 750D vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 750D was launched 5 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 750D matches up versus the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 750d and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Canon 750D Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A550
750D | A550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Canon 750D
A550 | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A550
750D | A550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D provides physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon 750D vs Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 750D and the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 750D and A550 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and A550.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 750D to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger 750D will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon 750D vs Sony A550 Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 750d | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Also referred to as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-12-09 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 919 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 480 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $749 | $749 |