Canon 750D vs Sony A55

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 750D versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 750D was launched 4 years later than the A55 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 750D matches up vs the A55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 750d & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 750D Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 750D and the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 750D and A55.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 750D to give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 750D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.